Baker Mayfield updates injury status ahead of Steelers matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is progressing in his recovery from a dislocated thumb. He is scheduled to test the injury during a throwing session on Wednesday but is not expected to play in the Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield has missed the last two games; his absence led the team to start undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, who delivered a solid performance in Week 5. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles is prioritizing Mayfield's full recovery before his return to action.
- •Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb and missed two games.
- •He is improving and will test his thumb in practice.
- •Jalon Daniels started the last two games, winning in Week 5.
- •The Buccaneers face the Steelers on Sunday.
- •Coach Bowles emphasizes the need for Mayfield to be 100 percent healthy.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield gives update on injury ahead of Week 6 Steelers matchup
"Buccaneers reveal latest on Mayfield's injury status.
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