Baker Mayfield Decision Expected Friday
October 21st, 2026
Full practice today.
So Baker Mayfield returned to practice today, the first time being full-go since he dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand in the loss to Cleveland.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles was rather happy with what he saw from Mayfield, saying he looked “effective,” as the Bucs’ starting quarterback split snaps with backup Jalon Daniels.
Bowles said he hopes to make a decision on Friday who will start against the Stinking Panthers. Bowles wasn’t ready to declare Mayfield as the starting quarterback for Sunday in Charlotte. Yet.
Bowles cautioned that the Bucs are waiting to see how Mayfield’s thumb/hand responds to a full practice and make sure today’s practice doesn’t set Mayfield back. That will be a big factor in determining if Mayfield can start Sunday against the Stinking Panthers.
Mayfield wore a protective glove on his throwing hand throughout practice. Bowles said Mayfield has done that before and the glove did not seem to be an impediment.
If Mayfield is able to complete a full practice tomorrow, Thursday, that may be a good sign for Mayfield.
October 21st, 2026 at 2:34 pm
Unless he’s gona be the HC it doesnt matter
October 21st, 2026 at 2:43 pm
We going to lose no matter who’s in there. Panthers are on a roll.
Jeramiah Smith WR Ohio State or a boat load of draft picks. That’s all that matters now. Oh and a new HC.
October 21st, 2026 at 2:46 pm
baker should never have been signed to that crazy contract before the season.we are stuck with him -And Bowles !!!
October 21st, 2026 at 2:47 pm
Nope Baker not gonna play – debacle if he does – worse than if he doesn’t
October 21st, 2026 at 2:47 pm
baker will be 27-28 as BUCS QB after sunday
GO BUCS!!!!
October 21st, 2026 at 3:03 pm
“Mayfield wore a protective glove on his throwing hand throughout practice. Bowles said Mayfield has done that before and the glove did not seem to be an impediment.”
Baker Pickett or Baker Goodhand
October 21st, 2026 at 3:21 pm
He better go. If there’s to be anything left of the Buc season they have to beat Carolina. Lose Sunday, Baker might as well take the rest of the season off.
October 21st, 2026 at 3:23 pm
I’m waiting for 2024 Baker to come back, been waiting 20 games for that version of Bake to take the field
October 21st, 2026 at 3:34 pm
Baker is a joke. Hope he plays so the world can see how crappy he is lol