Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had to leave Sunday’s loss to the Vikings late in the fourth quarter and medical tests will help determine when he can return.
Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters that Mayfield dislocated his right thumb on his final play of the game. Mayfield slammed his thumb on Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman while throwing an interception under pressure just after the two-minute warning. Mayfield’s screams could be heard on the broadcast and he went straight to the locker room after getting up.
Bowles said Mayfield will have an MRI on Monday to learn more about the extent of the injury. Bowles also said that X-rays showed no fractures.
Rookie Jalon Daniels played the final snaps of the 23-16 loss and threw an interception while attempting a miracle on the final snap of the game. He is the only other quarterback on the Bucs team and Easton Stick is on their practice squad.
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