Baker Mayfield dislocated his thumb, will have an MRI
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Key Points:
- Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Vikings and left the game immediately after the injury.
- The injury occurred when Mayfield hit his thumb on Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman while throwing an interception under pressure.
- Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that X-rays showed no fracture, but Mayfield will undergo an MRI on Monday to assess the injury's severity.
- Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels replaced Mayfield for the final plays, including a last-second interception, and is currently the only other quarterback on the active roster.
- Backup quarterback Easton Stick remains on the practice squad, leaving uncertainty about the Bucs' quarterback situation depending on Mayfield's recovery.
