During the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocation of his right thumb. The injury occurred during the team's 23-16 defeat. Following the conclusion of the game, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles addressed the media to confirm the nature of the injury.

While the dislocation is confirmed, the long-term impact on Mayfield’s availability remains uncertain. Coach Bowles stated that the quarterback is scheduled to undergo an MRI to assess the extent of the damage. Medical staff will use the results of this scan to evaluate whether there is any associated ligament or structural damage that could affect his ability to play in upcoming games. As of now, the team has not provided a specific timeline for his return or potential recovery period, pending the results of the diagnostic imaging.