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Baker Mayfield has dislocated right thumb, Todd Bowles says
Mayfield has 615 passing yards through 3 games, while Tampa Bay ranks 30th in offensive EPA.
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Tom Pelissero@TomPelissero · NFL Network
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand, coach Todd Bowles said. MRI coming Monday.
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter · ESPN
Todd Bowles said Bucs QB Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb and will undergo an MRI. https://t.co/7nmYpEBdDX
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb on his throwing hand and will undergo an MRI Monday, coach Todd Bowles said, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The reports identify the injury as affecting Mayfield’s throwing hand.
In 2026–27, Mayfield has completed 61 of 96 passes over 3 games for 615 yards. He has thrown 2 touchdown passes and 2 interceptions, while taking 13 sacks. The passing totals give Tampa Bay’s quarterback 615 yards entering the MRI scheduled for Monday.
Mayfield also has 11 rushing attempts for 65 yards and 1 rushing touchdown this season. He has fumbled 3 times and lost 3 fumbles. Those rushing and ball-security numbers are part of his 2026–27 production through 3 games, along with his 61 completions and 96 attempts.
The Buccaneers are 0-3. Their offense ranks 30th in EPA among 32 teams, while their defense ranks sixth. Pelissero and Schefter both reported that Bowles said Mayfield will undergo the MRI Monday.
Written with the help of AI from the reports quoted here and Keel Stats data, and checked by an editor before publishing.