The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to deal with an ongoing thumb injury affecting quarterback Baker Mayfield, keeping him out of recent action as the team approaches its next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Multiple outlets report Mayfield misses at least his third straight game and remains limited in practice, with his availability hinging on how his injury progresses.
Outlets vary in how much certainty they report about a return. Some coverage highlights optimism, suggesting the Buccaneers may be nearing a possible return window and that the team expects updates on his status soon. Other reports emphasize that Mayfield’s timetable remains unclear, with coach Todd Bowles describing when the team expects more information. Several accounts also note that rookie Jalon Daniels continues to get quarterback starts during Mayfield’s absence, including for games in which Tampa Bay struggles late.
Taken together, the reporting indicates the Buccaneers are monitoring Mayfield’s thumb injury closely, with practice participation and additional medical information expected to guide decisions leading into and beyond the Steelers matchup.
