Baker Mayfield Health, Injury Updates & History

After a thumb dislocation on his throwing hand, he will return Week 7 in a big divisional matchup ag...

Mayfield is expected to return to practice Wednesday for the first time since dislocating his right thumb in Week 3 against Minnesota, the Buccaneers quarterback has missed three consecutive games and will have his grip strength and throwing ability evaluated before a return is considered, though head coach Todd Bowles is currently preparing for Jalon Daniels to make another start against Carolina

Mayfield remained absent from practice Thursday as he continues recovering from the dislocated thumb suffered during Week 3 against Minnesota, the Buccaneers quarterback has not practiced or played since the injury and appears likely to miss his third consecutive game Sunday against Pittsburgh, with Jalon Daniels expected to remain the starter

Mayfield is expected to miss approximately three weeks after dislocating his right thumb, an MRI ruled out a fracture as well as tendon or ligament damage and the Buccaneers do not expect him to require surgery or an injured reserve stint, with the quarterback instead needing time to regain enough strength to grip and throw the football effectively

Baker Mayfield suffered a right thumb injury late in Week 3 while following through on a pass, the injury is being reported as a dislocated thumb which would involve ligament damage, he is not expected to start next week with rookie Jalon Daniels in line to replace him, surgery and an injured reserve stint are possibilities, with a potential return timeline of around six weeks depending on the severity and treatment

During the 2025 season, Mayfield played through multiple injuries, including a sprained MCL and PCL from Week 2, as detailed in the third season of Quarterback on Netflix. His injury list also included a foot/toe issue in Week 3, right biceps problems in Week 4, knee and right biceps issues in Week 5, knee and oblique problems in Weeks 8 and 10, illness in Week 12, left shoulder issues in Weeks 13, 14, and 15, and right shoulder and knee problems in Week 18. Despite these injuries, Mayfield was only listed as questionable for two games and played in both. The Netflix series highlighted his MCL and PCL sprains in Week 2, though they were not visible on video. Mayfield’s toughness is evident from his history of playing through injuries, including a shoulder dislocation with the Browns that allowed him to return and finish the game. Throughout his career, Mayfield has consistently demonstrated a commitment to playing despite physical setbacks.

Mayfield suffered a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, however, there was no fracture and no structural damage, given that Mayfield has played with left shoulder issues in the past, he'll likely still suit up next game with a shoulder harness

Exited tonight's game and halftime when he was attempting a deep throw before the clock went out he seemed to injure his left shoulder, he has a history with left shoulders from his time in Cleveland

Continues to play through the right bicep injury, but this week, a knee injury was added to the report, but he comes into Week 5 with no injury designation and full participation in practice

Was limited all week due to right bicep issues, and is listed as questionable, but given Mayfield's character, we expect him to play, but monitor his throwing arm