Baker Mayfield suffers thumb dislocation, MRI scheduled

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was forced to exit the game late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 23-16 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings after dislocating his right thumb. The injury occurred on the final play when Mayfield collided with Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman while attempting a pass under pressure, resulting in an interception.

Head coach Todd Bowles said X-ray images showed no fracture and that Mayfield will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury and estimate his return timeline. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels completed the remaining snaps, throwing an interception on the final play, while the team’s other backup, Easton Stick, remains on the practice squad.