Baker Mayfield injury leaves Buccaneers awaiting answers after loss to Vikings

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield reacts after suffering a right thumb injury late in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI after X-rays showed no fracture. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new concern after another difficult loss. Quarterback Baker Mayfield injured his throwing hand late in Sunday’s 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and now faces more testing to determine how serious the problem is. Coach Todd Bowles said after the game that Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb. Initial X-rays did not show a fracture, but an MRI is scheduled for Monday, ESPN said.



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