Baker Mayfield suffers dislocated thumb; MRI scheduled

Mayfield exited late in the Week 3 loss with a dislocated throwing‑hand thumb and will have imaging Monday; his availability for Week 4 is uncertain.

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- Injury occurred on a fourth‑and‑13 play late in the fourth quarter.
- Mayfield held his throwing hand and left the field in visible pain.
- Rookie Jalon Daniels replaced Mayfield for the final drive.
- Team announced an MRI scheduled for Monday to evaluate the thumb.
- No official timetable for return provided in the report.
- Mayfield’s status for next week's game will depend on MRI results.
- Mayfield’s exit leaves the team to rely on backup/rookie Jalon Daniels if Mayfield is sidelined.
- The injury compounds Tampa Bay’s early 0‑3 start and offensive struggles.
- Coaching staff will determine week‑to‑week plan after MRI.

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