Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings late in the fourth quarter after injuring his right thumb on his throwing hand. Multiple reports say the injury occurred while he is on the field during a late-game sequence that includes him scrambling and throwing an interception on a fourth-and-13 play.
Accounts from outlets describe Mayfield in significant pain and ultimately going to the locker room for medical evaluation. The team tests are expected to clarify the severity of the injury and determine his return timeline. While reports differ slightly in wording—such as whether the injury is described as a dislocation seen on the field versus an “apparent” injury—sources agree on the core point: Mayfield has a dislocated thumb and is scheduled for further assessment, including an MRI.
