Baker Mayfield Suffers Thumb Injury, Out for at Least Three Weeks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has dislocated his right thumb, an injury expected to sideline him for at least three weeks. The injury occurred during a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and rookie Jalon Daniels will step in as…
Houston, TX, September 28, 2026 —
Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield sustained a dislocated right thumb during a recent game, an injury that is projected to keep him off the field for a minimum of three weeks. The incident occurred during the Buccaneers’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The exact date of the game was not provided in the summary information.
With Mayfield sidelined, the team will turn to rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels to lead the offense. Daniels is expected to assume the starting role for the duration of Mayfield’s recovery period.
The timeline for Mayfield’s return is estimated at no less than three weeks, placing him on injured reserve or otherwise unavailable for upcoming contests. Further details regarding the specific medical treatment or rehabilitation plan were not available.
The Buccaneers organization has not released additional statements regarding the injury beyond the initial assessment of the recovery timeline. The team’s performance in the coming weeks will hinge on how Daniels and the rest of the offensive unit adapt to the change in leadership under center.
Story summarized from the original created by Rob Maaddi, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
