Bucs QB Baker Mayfield expected to miss 3-6 weeks with dislocated thumb
Baker Mayfield is expected to be sidelined anywhere from three to six weeks with a dislocated thumb, depending on how quickly he can grip the football, per sources
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to miss anywhere from three to six weeks with a dislocated thumb, depending on how quickly he is able to grip the football, per sources.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Baker Mayfield is dealing with a dislocated thumb that is expected to sideline the star quarterback anywhere from three to six weeks, depending on how quickly he is able to grip the football, per sources.
The timeline is a significant update on Mayfield's injury, which he suffered on his throwing hand. He had been pushing to beat a three-week target, with stitches scheduled to be removed Monday, but the new range reflects the uncertainty around when he can regain enough strength in his grip to return.
Mayfield's MRI showed no fracture and no ligament or tendon damage, which was the good news that kept open the possibility of a quicker return. In the meantime, the Buccaneers turn to backup Jalon Daniels to lead the offense, with Mayfield's recovery now the central question for Tampa Bay's season.