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Baker Mayfield Injury, Latest on QB's Status and Timeline to Return After Exiting vs. Vikings

Baker Mayfield exits game with thumb injury, leaving Buccaneers' winless status intact

By · Published September 28, 2026  05:28 UTC · Updated September 28, 2026  05:28 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: Baker Mayfield exits game with thumb injury, leaving Buccaneers' winless status intact
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The Buccaneers are now 0-3, and the team awaits the results of Mayfield's MRI. The injury has put a spotlight on Todd Bowles' coaching seat, as the team's struggles continue.

The extent of the injury and Mayfield's timeline to return are still unknown. The Buccaneers' loss to the Vikings has sparked concerns about the team's direction.

The Buccaneers' next game is still to be determined, but it's clear that Mayfield's injury will be a major storyline moving forward.

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The obvious questions

When did Baker Mayfield suffer the thumb injury?

During the Buccaneers' loss to the Vikings

What is the current status of the Buccaneers?

Winless at 0-3

What is the next step for Baker Mayfield's injury?

Awaiting the results of his MRI

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