Baker Mayfield returns with custom glove from Tampa Bay Rays

Baker Mayfield is set to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their must-win game against the Carolina Panthers after missing three games due to a dislocated thumb. To aid his recovery, Mayfield received a custom protective glove modified by Nick Bond of the Tampa Bay Rays, who removed the thumb portion of a wide receiver glove and added a protective insert. The Buccaneers, currently at 1-5, need Mayfield’s leadership against the 3-2 Panthers to stay competitive in the weak NFC South. With games against Carolina and Atlanta on the horizon, a win is critical for the Bucs to revive their season and avoid potential trades ahead of the deadline.

• 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield Wearing Custom Glove Made By the Tampa Bay Rays