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Baker Mayfield dislocates right thumb in Buccaneers' loss to Vikings

Mayfield injured his throwing hand late in the 23-16 loss to Minnesota and will undergo further testing.

Published Sep 27, 2026, 10:26 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new concern after another difficult loss. Quarterback Baker Mayfield injured his throwing hand late in Sunday’s 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and now faces more testing to determine how serious the problem is. Coach Todd Bowles said after the game that Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb. Initial X-rays did not show a fracture, but an MRI is scheduled for Monday, ESPN said.