Baker Mayfield ruled out for Buccaneers against Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Baker Mayfield will not play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their game against the Dallas Cowboys on October 8, 2026. Mayfield, who suffered a thumb injury in Week 3 and missed the subsequent game, was officially ruled out on Wednesday. This leaves rookie Jalon Daniels to make his second consecutive start after a challenging showing in the previous week, where the Buccaneers fell to 0-4 for the season. The Cowboys are also coming off a tough stretch, having played four straight games, including an international match.
- •Baker Mayfield is out due to a thumb injury.
- •Jalon Daniels will start for the second game in a row.
- •Buccaneers are currently 0-4 this season.
- •Cowboys have faced a demanding schedule to start the year.
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