Baker Mayfield exits Buccaneers game with dislocated thumb
Quarterback Baker Mayfield left the Buccaneers' loss to the Vikings after sustaining a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand, and will undergo an MRI to assess the injury.
Baker Mayfield was forced to leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Minnesota Vikings after the quarterback suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand during a fourth-down play in the fourth quarter. The injury occurred after a desperation pass was intercepted, and Mayfield was seen on the field in obvious pain.
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Mayfield will have an MRI the following day to determine the extent of the damage and whether surgery will be required. Bowles added that the results will indicate how long the quarterback might be sidelined, noting that a surgery could place him on injured reserve for at least four games.
Following Mayfield's exit, backup quarterback Jalon Daniels entered the game for the final two minutes, but the Buccaneers fell 23-16 after Daniels threw an interception on the last play. The team is now 0-3 for the season, and Mayfield's availability for upcoming games remains uncertain.