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Buccaneers' Mayfield (thumb) out at least three weeks, Bowles says

Baker Mayfield’s thumb injury sidelines him for at least three weeks as the Buccaneers brace for a rookie quarterback in Week 4

By · Published September 28, 2026  20:53 UTC · Updated September 28, 2026  20:53 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 15.
  • Primary Driver: Baker Mayfield’s thumb injury sidelines him for at least three weeks as the Buccaneers brace for a rookie quarterback in Week 4
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The injury comes just before the Buccaneers’ Week 4 contest, leaving the team without their starting quarterback. Mayfield’s absence directly impacts the offensive game plan and forces the coaching staff to look elsewhere for a field‑general.

NBC Sports and ESPN confirmed the three‑week timeline, while Fox News reported the Buccaneers will start an undrafted rookie quarterback in the upcoming game. Yahoo Sports noted the rookie will face the Packers and their own rookie QB Jalen Daniels.

An update on Hall’s thigh injury is expected on Wednesday, according to NBC Sports. The coaching staff hopes the rookie can manage the passing attack under Bowles’ direction.

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How long is Baker Mayfield expected to be out?

He is out for a minimum of three weeks, according to Todd Bowles.

Who will start at quarterback for Tampa Bay in the upcoming game?

An undrafted rookie quarterback will start, as reported by Fox News.

When is the next update expected on Hall’s thigh injury?

NBC Sports said an update is anticipated on Wednesday.

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