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Baker Mayfield Cleared to Return as Buccaneers Prepare for Panthers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing to get a major boost on offense, as quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Carolina Panthers after missing the team’s previous three games with a dislocated right thumb.

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Buccaneers Expect Baker Mayfield to Start Against Panthers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect Baker Mayfield to return as their starting quarterback Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield missed three games after dislocating his right thumb during Tampa Bay’s Week 3 loss to Minnesota.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 23

3 Bold Predictions as the Buccaneers Square Off With the NFC South-Leading Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have watched this team blow a lead in almost every way imaginable, and the last one still stings. A 16-3 lead over Pittsburgh

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / Athlon Sports / October 23

4 Bold Predictions in the Panthers' NFC South Showdown With Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers

Carolina Panthers fans haven’t had many October Sundays like this one. Carolina is 3-2, alone in first place in the NFC South, and gets a 1-5 Tampa Bay team at Bank of America Stadium with Baker Mayfield coming back from a thumb injury.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Buccaneers Are Two One-Score Games From Tying an NFL Record Held by the 1989-90 Chargers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans who fill Raymond James Stadium haven’t had a comfortable fourth quarter in almost a year. Each of the Bucs’ past 12 games has been decided by eight points or less, the longest active streak in the NFL, according to ESPN Research.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Buccaneers Rule Out Three For Week 7, Including WR Emeka Egbuka

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially ruled out WR Emeka Egbuka, OT Luke Goedeke, and S Antoine Winfield Jr. for Week 7. It’s a tough break for Tampa Bay, as they’ll be without their top receiver, safety, and starting offensive tackle. Rick Stroud reported weeks ago that Winfield was expected to miss two to four weeks with a rib fracture.

Baker Mayfield News / Field Level Media / October 23

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) to start vs. Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to start Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers, head coach Todd Bowles said Friday.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed some expected news.

Tristan Wirfs understands why Steelers fans took Buccaneers' stadium over during OT loss

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Starting Week 7

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles announced that QB Baker Mayfield had a “normal practice week” and is expected to start Week 7 against the Panthers, per Jenna