Mayfield Thumb Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield Dislocates Thumb in Loss to Minnesota
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Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb late in Tampa Bay’s 23-16 loss to Minnesota, coach Todd Bowles said. Mayfield was injured when linebacker Blake Cashman hit him as he threw an intercepted pass on fourth down. X-rays showed no fracture, and Mayfield is scheduled for an MRI; his availability for Tampa Bay’s next game remains uncertain pending further evaluation. He completed 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards, one touchdown and one interception before leaving, with rookie Jalon Daniels taking over for the Buccaneers’ final possession. The loss dropped Tampa Bay to 0-3.
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The injury came on a fourth-and-13 with less than two minutes remaining, as Mayfield was hit while throwing an interception caught by Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel.
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Mayfield was sacked six times in the game, adding to a difficult outing for Tampa Bay’s offense.
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Mayfield had agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension on the eve of the regular season.
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It was Tampa Bay’s first 0-3 start since 2014.
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The Buccaneers were set to prepare for a Week 4 matchup against the Green Bay Packers as the team monitored Mayfield’s injury.
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