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Baker Mayfield injury update: Dislocated thumb could sideline Bucs' QB longer than expected

Tampa Bay signal-caller Baker Mayfield might miss up to six weeks of action due to a thumb dislocation suffered during an 0-3 start to the season. While head coach Todd Bowles initially projected a three-week recovery window, his eventual return depends entirely on regaining proper grip strength on the ball.

Medical evaluations following an MRI showed no structural damage or need for surgery, leaving the franchise without plans to place him on injured reserve just yet. Mayfield struggled through his first three appearances this fall, posting 615 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions while absorbing six sacks during a Week 3 loss to Minnesota.

Rookie backup Jalon Daniels will now take over starting duties in an effort to steer the winless club back toward playoff contention.

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