Baker Mayfield Suffers Thumb Injury During Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his throwing hand thumb during a game against Minnesota's pass rush. The team awaits results from an MRI.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, September 27, 2026 —
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sustained an injury to his throwing hand during a recent game. Mayfield dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand while facing pressure from Minnesota’s pass rush. The severity of the injury is currently under evaluation.
Following the incident, the team announced that Mayfield would undergo an MRI. The results of this diagnostic imaging are pending and are expected to provide more clarity on the extent of the dislocation and potential impact on his availability. The contractor’s name was not provided. The specific game date was not provided.
The Buccaneers organization has not yet released further details regarding the injury or a potential timeline for his return to play. Information regarding any potential fines or violations was not provided. The outcome of the MRI will be crucial in determining the next steps for the quarterback and the team’s strategy moving forward.
Story summarized from the original created by FRED GOODALL, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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