Baker Mayfield Suffers Dislocated Thumb in Buccaneers’ Loss to Vikings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb late in his team's 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and is scheduled for an MRI to assess the severity of the injury.
Portland, OR, September 27, 2026 —
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sustained a dislocated right thumb during the team’s recent 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The injury occurred late in the game.
Following the incident, Mayfield is scheduled to undergo an MRI. This diagnostic imaging procedure will be used to determine the full extent and severity of the thumb injury. The results of the MRI are expected to provide more clarity on his immediate playing status and recovery timeline.
Details regarding the specific point in the game the injury occurred or the exact date of the game were not provided. The outcome of the MRI has not yet been determined as it is scheduled for future assessment. The Buccaneers lost the contest to the Vikings with a final score of 23-16.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
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