Published October 21, 2026 03:48 PM
While Bucs head coach Todd Bowles lightly implied Baker Mayfield split reps with Jailon Daniels in Wednesday’s practice, it turns out Mayfield was able to take all of his usual reps.
Tampa Bay has listed Mayfield as a full participant to start the practice week, ostensibly putting him on track to return for the Week 7 matchup against the Panthers.
Mayfield has been sidelined for the last three games by a dislocated right thumb.
Bowles noted Mayfield wore a glove on his throwing hand during Wednesday’s session.
Receiver Chris Godwin said it was good to have Mayfield back at practice on Wednesday.
“He’s the leader of our team,” Godwin said, via Greg Auman of Fox Sports. “It’s good to see him back out there throwing. He’s Bake, so I’m sure as he gets going, he’ll feel better.”
Mayfield has completed 63.5 percent of his passes for 615 yards with two touchdowns, two interceptions, and three lost fumbles so far this season. He’s also taken 13 sacks, going down on 11.9 percent of his dropbacks.
Receiver Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot), offensive tackle Luke Goedeke (calf), running back Bucky Irving (illness), cornerback Zyon McCollum (illness), and linebacker Christian Rozeboom (finger) did not participate on Wednesday.
Defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (illness), safety Antoine Winfield (rib), and defensive tackle Vita Vea (rest) were limited.
Punter Riley Doxin (illness), guard Cody Mauch (wrist), kicker Chase McLaughlin (illness), cornerback Benjamin Morrison (quad), receiver David Sills (hamstring), linebacker Josiah Trotter (shoulder), and running back Sean Tucker (quad) were all full.