Report: Baker Mayfield day-to-day with a hand contusion
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Report: Baker Mayfield day-to-day with a hand contusion
Baker Mayfield suffered a contusion on his throwing hand during Thursday’s practice. He underwent scans as a precaution and is considered day-to-day. Kyle Trask and Connor Bazelak will handle the quarterbacking duties with Mayfield on the sideline
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Mayfield suffered a contusion on his throwing hand during the session. Pelissero adds that Mayfield underwent scans as a precaution and that he is considered day-to-day heading into the weekend.
Mayfield has not missed a game since joining the Buccaneers in 2023 and it doesn’t sound like the current issue is one that’s going to keep him off the field for any significant amount of time.
Kyle Trask and Connor Bazelak will handle the quarterbacking duties with Mayfield on the sideline. Michael Pratt is also on the roster, but is currently on the physically unable to perform list.
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Removed from Practice With Concerning Injury
Baker Mayfield suffered an injury to his throwing hand during Thursday’s practice. Mayfield underwent scans as a precaution and ruled out a more significant injury, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network.
With several top players around the league having either lingering injury issues or suffering news ones including Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon, and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown, Bucs fans likely held their collective breath when a key player of their team sat out practice on Friday.
What happened to Baker Mayfield?
According to Pelissero, starting quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered an injury to his throwing hand during Thursday’s practice, prompting him to miss Friday’s session after getting further evaluations on his hand.
“#Bucs QB Baker Mayfield won’t practice today after suffering a contusion on his throwing hand Thursday, per source,” Pelissero reported. “Mayfield underwent scans as a precaution and ruled out a more significant injury. He’s day to day.”