NFL: The Insiders on Baker Mayfield

PodcastThe NFL Report: Jalen Hurts out with Blood Clot + Lance Zierlein Joins the ShowOctober 15, 2026

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Mayfield will miss another game for the Buccaneers due to a right thumb injury (throwing hand). OC Zach Robinson said Mayfield is 'just not quite ready to practice,' forcing Jalen Daniels to make his third straight start against the Steelers at home.

Mentioned at 6:10 – 6:35

STACKED’s take

Negative signalInjury

Mayfield out again with right thumb injury; Daniels starts third straight.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveInjury

Mayfield fully available with no injury designation despite thumb injury

Yahoo Sports NFL

Baker MayfieldPositiveInjury

Mayfield cleared with no injury designation despite thumb injury.

Bucs Nation

Baker MayfieldNeutralInjury

Baker Mayfield dealing with right thumb injury

Yahoo Sports NFL

Baker MayfieldNegativeInjury

Mayfield's thumb injury limits him to QB26 production; expect another down week.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveInjury

Mayfield cleared from injury report; set to play with thumb injury.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Baker MayfieldNeutralInjury

Baker Mayfield testing throwing arm; expected in practice this week for Panthers

NFL: The Insiders