Baker Mayfield is expected to return from a thumb injury and play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, barring any setbacks. Multiple outlets report that he returns to practice after missing time, framing his status as a positive development ahead of Week 7.
The coverage consistently links Mayfield’s return to an earlier thumb injury sustained in a Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. One Yahoo Sports report (via AP) adds that his right thumb dislocated after contact on a late interception on a desperation fourth-down pass. Other reports focus on his practice availability, including whether he fully participates.
Several stories also mention additional roster or availability notes around the same practice window, such as running back Bucky Irving’s movement back toward action and a concussion designation involving Emeka Egbuka. Another Yahoo Sports piece notes the Buccaneers list Mayfield as a full participant after practice, with the team’s rep distribution described.
