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Baker Mayfield Injury Update
TBQBLast updated:
Baker Mayfield returned as Tampa Bay's starting quarterback against Carolina after missing three games with a dislocated right thumb.
Current Status
Game availability
at DET
Week 11 · November 22, 2026
Official designation
Active
Injurydislocated right thumb
PFM Impact
Major impact
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Mayfield resumes Tampa Bay's normal quarterback reads, protection calls and passing assignments after three games with Jalon Daniels. He returns without starting right tackle Luke Goedeke and top receiver Emeka Egbuka.
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Where Baker Mayfield Fits
PositionQuarterback
- 01 Baker Mayfield Listed starter
- 02 Jalon Daniels
Injury timeline
Baker Mayfield Injury History
10 updates · Latest October 25, 2026
Game status
Baker Mayfield Questionable but Expected to Start
Baker Mayfield is questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina with a right thumb injury, but coach Todd Bowles said he is ready to return after three missed games.
Practice
Baker Mayfield Returns to Buccaneers Practice
Baker Mayfield returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since dislocating his right thumb in Week 3.
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Return timeline
Baker Mayfield Expected Back at Practice Wednesday
Todd Bowles expects Baker Mayfield to practice Wednesday as Tampa Bay evaluates whether he can return against Carolina.
Game status
Baker Mayfield Ruled Out for Week 6
Tampa Bay ruled Baker Mayfield out against Pittsburgh with his right thumb injury, leaving Jalon Daniels in line for another start.
Game status
Baker Mayfield Ruled Out Against Dallas
Tampa Bay ruled Baker Mayfield out of Thursday's game against Dallas with his right thumb injury.
Practice
Baker Mayfield Listed DNP on Monday
Baker Mayfield was listed as a non-participant on Tampa Bay's estimated Monday practice report with his right thumb injury.
Game status
Baker Mayfield Ruled Out Against Green Bay
Baker Mayfield will not play against Green Bay because of his right thumb injury.
Return timeline
Baker Mayfield to Miss at Least Three Weeks
Baker Mayfield will miss at least three weeks with his dislocated right thumb.
Diagnosis
Baker Mayfield Suffers Dislocated Right Thumb
Baker Mayfield dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand against Minnesota and is scheduled for an MRI Monday.
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