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Baker Mayfield Injury Update
TBQBLast updated:
Todd Bowles expects Baker Mayfield to practice Wednesday as Tampa Bay evaluates whether he can return against Carolina.
Current Status
Game availability
at CAR
Week 7 · October 25, 2026
Game designation
No verified designation yet
StatusMonitoring
Injurydislocated right thumb
Expected returnWeek 7 under evaluation
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QB StabilityOffense Rating
Tampa Bay could regain its starting quarterback against Carolina after three games with Jalon Daniels. A healthy Mayfield would give the Buccaneers a more experienced passing-game option and reduce the pressure on their rookie to carry the offense.
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Where Baker Mayfield Fits
PositionQuarterback
- 01 Baker Mayfield Listed starter
- 02 Jalon Daniels
Injury timeline
Baker Mayfield Injury History
7 updates · Latest October 19, 2026
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.
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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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