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Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles delivers key Baker Mayfield injury update after loss to Vikings

Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles delivers key Baker Mayfield injury update after loss to Vikings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield failed to finish the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium after sustaining a thumb injury in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27
Update emerges on Baker Mayfield after his gruesome finger injury

Update emerges on Baker Mayfield after his gruesome finger injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have to soldier on without Baker Mayfield for the foreseeable future. Mayfield suffered an ugly-looking finger injury late in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 27
It’s Jalon Daniels Time In Tampa Bay

It’s Jalon Daniels Time In Tampa Bay

The Bucs are in a disastrous position — in more than one way. While head coach Todd Bowles was quick to point out that they are only one game out in the NFC South, that is a laughable assessment of just how bad things are in Tampa Bay right now.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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 / Field Level Media / September 27
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield dislocates thumb vs. Vikings

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield dislocates thumb vs. Vikings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sustained a dislocated right thumb late in Sunday's 23-16 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles announced the extent of the injury after the contest and said Mayfield will undergo an MRI exam on Monday.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 27
Vikings slide past Buccaneers, who lose Baker Mayfield

Vikings slide past Buccaneers, who lose Baker Mayfield

Myles Price had an 86-yard punt return for a touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 23-16 win over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.

Baker Mayfield News / Pro Football Rumors / September 27
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Suffers Dislocated Thumb

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Suffers Dislocated Thumb

After today’s loss to the Vikings, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told the media that quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand, per Greg Auman of FOX Sports.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 27
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield Likely To Miss Time With Dislocated Thumb

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield Likely To Miss Time With Dislocated Thumb

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles announced after Sunday’s game that QB Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand.  The plan is for Mayfield

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 27
Buccaneers' start goes from bad to worse with Baker Mayfield's injury

Buccaneers' start goes from bad to worse with Baker Mayfield's injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost again on Sunday, dropping a 23-16 decision to the Minnesota Vikings.

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Baker Mayfield News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27
Baker Mayfield exits after suffering an ugly-looking finger injury

Baker Mayfield exits after suffering an ugly-looking finger injury

2026 is quickly going from bad to worse for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers lost again on Sunday to the Minnesota Vikings. They fell 23-16 in front of their home crowd at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27
Buccaneers’ Jalen McMillan knee injury part of ugly avalanche to start Vikings game

Buccaneers’ Jalen McMillan knee injury part of ugly avalanche to start Vikings game

The start of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 3 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings was a bit of a mess. Not only did the club fall to a 10-0 deficit early in the game, but wide receiver Jalen McMillan sustained a knee injury as well.

Jalen McMillan News / PewterReport.com / September 27
Bucs WR Suffers Knee Injury In Week 3 vs. Vikings

Bucs WR Suffers Knee Injury In Week 3 vs. Vikings

Only three plays into the Bucs’ first offensive drive of Sunday’s Week 3 game against the Vikings at Raymond James Stadium, third-year wide receiver Jalen McMillan went down with a knee injury.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / September 27
Buccaneers Week 3 Inactives: Rakeem Nunez-Roches Injured in Warmups

Buccaneers Week 3 Inactives: Rakeem Nunez-Roches Injured in Warmups

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting set for a crucial Week 3 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The Bucs are 0-2 and really want to avoid falling to the dreaded 0-3 mark.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 27
A Bucky Irving Pitch Count Makes Perfect Sense for Buccaneers

A Bucky Irving Pitch Count Makes Perfect Sense for Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a plan for Bucky Irving this season. Considering his recent injury history, that plan makes plenty of sense. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson spoke with reporters this week.

Ifeatu Melifonwu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Buccaneers Elevate S Ifeatu Melifonwu

The Buccaneers announced that they will elevate veteran S Ifeatu Melifonwu for Week 3. Melifonwu, 27, is the brother of veteran S Obi Melifonwu and was a two-year starter for Syracuse.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / September 26
Josiah Trotter and Ted Hurst Are Already Forcing Their Way Into Roles for the Buccaneers

Josiah Trotter and Ted Hurst Are Already Forcing Their Way Into Roles for the Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-2 for the first time since 2014, and Todd Bowles’ seat isn’t getting any cooler. Bowles called his team “angrily optimistic” after Sunday’s 23-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Ronde Barber News / Yardbarker / September 24
Buccaneers legend shares worrisome revelation about 0-2 team

Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber shares worrisome revelation about 0-2 team

The Bucs fell to 0-2 on the season when they suffered a 23-19 Week 2 loss at home to a Cleveland Browns side that was blown out to the tune of 34-10 the previous Sunday.

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