# Buccaneers' Practice Update for Mayfield

> Baker Mayfield returns to practice after thumb injury, but Bucs face decision on Sunday game.
- Title: Buccaneers' Practice Update for Mayfield | Shortify
- Summary: Baker Mayfield returns to practice after thumb injury, but Bucs face decision on Sunday game. Baker Mayfield returned to Buccaneers practice Wednesday after…
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- Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/buccaneers/onsi/buccaneers-wednesday-practice-brings-huge-update-for-baker-mayfield-2026
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:02:09+00:00
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- Topics: buccaneers, baker mayfield, carolina panthers, tampa bay, nfl, quarterback, thumb injury, practice, sports
## Buccaneers' Loss
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday, dropping to 1-5.
## Mayfield Returns
Baker Mayfield officially returned to practice Wednesday after dislocating his thumb in Week 3.
## Injury Details
Mayfield wears a white glove on his throwing hand while practicing to help grip the football.
## Daniels Substituted
Quarterback Jalon Daniels has played admirably for the Bucs while Mayfield was out, throwing for 501 yards and five interceptions.
## Contract Details
The Bucs signed Mayfield to a three-year extension worth $55 million this offseason.
## Game Decision
The Bucs must decide between healthy Daniels and recovering Mayfield for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
## Next Game
The Bucs face the Panthers at 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 in Charlotte to move to 2-5.
## Key takeaway

Baker Mayfield returned to Buccaneers practice Wednesday after dislocating his thumb in Week 3, but the team must decide if he plays against the Panthers on Sunday.