Baker Mayfield injury update ahead of Thursday Night Football

Mayfield has been sidelined by a dislocated thumb.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

When will Baker Mayfield return? Here's the latest injury update on the Buccaneers quarterback's thumb and his status fo Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are managing Baker Mayfield's return timeline ahead of Thursday Night Football. The quarterback has been recovering from a dislocated thumb that originally carried a three- to six-week recovery window.

Why it matters: Tampa Bay enters the prime-time matchup on a five-game losing streak and will rely on Jalon Daniels at quarterback. The Buccaneers travel to face the Dallas Cowboys as.

By the numbers: The 2-5 Buccaneers are averaging 16.6 points per game this season and face a Cowboys team allowing 22.7 points per contest.

What to watch: Monitor Tampa Bay's final inactive list ahead of kickoff.

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@usatodaysports 2026-10-08T19:22:05.634325+00:00

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