Rookie Jalon Daniels Starts for Buccaneers After Mayfield Thumb Injury

NBC Sports • 01 oct. 10h47

Undrafted quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his first NFL start for Tampa Bay against Green Bay after Baker Mayfield's thumb injury, becoming the league's first rookie starter of the 2026 season.

Sports Illustrated • 30 sept. 10h00

Baker Mayfield's dislocated thumb may sideline him for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, prompting the team to explore trade possibilities and evaluate backup quarterbacks.

NBC Sports • 28 sept. 14h55

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that quarterback Baker Mayfield may miss two to four weeks after injuring his thumb, prompting Tampa Bay to start rookie Jalon Daniels in the upcoming game.

NBC Sports • 28 sept. 01h15

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield left the loss to Minnesota after dislocating his right thumb; an MRI will assess the injury's severity.

Bleacher Report • 28 sept. 00h56

Quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb after an interception in Tampa Bay's 20-16 defeat to Minnesota, and was replaced for the final drive.

ESPN • 27 sept. 23h53

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb late in the 23-16 defeat to Minnesota and will undergo an MRI, while the team fell to 0-3.

Fox News • 27 sept. 23h42

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.

CBS Sports • 27 sept. 23h28

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield left the Week 3 game against the Vikings after injuring his right hand, with coaches planning an MRI to assess the damage.