Baker Mayfield Suffers Thumb Injury During Game; MRI Results Pending
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his throwing hand's thumb during a game, and the team awaits MRI results to determine the injury's severity.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, September 27, 2026 — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are awaiting further evaluation of their starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, who sustained an injury during a recent game. Mayfield dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand, an incident that has prompted the team to seek more definitive information regarding his condition.
The exact severity of Mayfield’s injury is not yet known, as the Buccaneers are awaiting the results of an MRI scan. This diagnostic imaging is expected to provide a clearer picture of the extent of the damage to his thumb, which is critical for a quarterback’s performance.
The dislocated thumb occurred during gameplay, though specific details about the play or the game in which the injury took place were not provided in the summary. The team’s medical staff evaluated Mayfield following the incident.
The outcome of the MRI will be crucial in determining the timeline for Mayfield’s potential return to play and what treatment or rehabilitation might be necessary. The Buccaneers organization has not released further statements pending the completion of these medical assessments.
Story summarized from the original created by FRED GOODALL, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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