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Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield cleared to play after missing three games with thumb injury
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Key Points:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that starting quarterback Baker Mayfield is ready to return for Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers after missing three games due to a dislocated right thumb.
- Mayfield practiced fully and will wear a specially designed glove with a restrictive plate to protect his thumb, created by Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse attendant Nick Bond.
- Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels started in Mayfield’s absence, recording a 1-2 record with 501 passing yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions over three games.
- Mayfield had a slow start to the season, completing 63.5% of passes with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the first three games before his injury.
