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Baker Mayfield "getting better," will test thumb with Wednesday throwing session

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is inching closer to a return after missing the last two games due to a dislocated thumb injury. The team initially projected a three-week recovery timeline, but Mayfield’s progress has allowed him to begin light throwing drills on Wednesday, with coach Todd Bowles emphasizing caution.

“He’s getting better,” Bowles noted, though no timeline for a potential game-day return has been set, as Mayfield’s readiness hinges on his ability to grip and throw the ball effectively. The decision to keep him off injured reserve reflects the team’s confidence in his gradual recovery rather than a rushed comeback, with Bowles stressing that Mayfield won’t play unless he’s fully healthy.

Meanwhile, backup Jalon Daniels has stepped in for the past two starts, posting solid numbers with 337 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while also contributing 87 rushing yards. Mayfield’s own stats before the injury showed 615 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, alongside 65 rushing yards on the season.

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