Todd Bowles plans decision

Todd Bowles will decide whether Baker Mayfield starts Week 7 on Friday after missing last three games due to a dislocated right thumb.

“i think he’s coming along fine”

Mayfield practices with glove

Mayfield wore a glove on his right hand during Wednesday practice while splitting reps with Jalon Daniels.

Bowles on Mayfield's condition

Bowles said Mayfield felt fine throwing with the glove and had done it before, but this thumb injury is different from past injuries.

“he said it felt good. he’s done it one time before, so he said it felt ok”

Decision timeline

Bowles will determine Mayfield's start status based on Friday's appearance and will not decide until then.

“see what he looks like friday and i’ll find out then”

Mayfield's injury context

This thumb injury differs from past shoulder and bruise injuries as it can be assessed through throwing mechanics and post-practice feeling.

“this one is a thumb, you can kind of gauge it off of how he throws, and how he feels, and how he takes snaps under center, and how he feels afterwards”

Mayfield's stats

Mayfield completed 63.5 percent of passes for 615 yards with two touchdowns, two interceptions, and three lost fumbles in first three games.

Start signal

If Mayfield participates fully in practice this week, he is likely to start against Carolina in Week 7.