Update (Friday, 12:31 PM ET): Mayfield is ready to go for Sunday at Carolina, coach Todd Bowles said, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports.
Update (Friday, 8:10 AM ET): Baker Mayfield is slated to return and start against the Panthers on Sunday, according to James Palmer of NFL Network, citing a source.
Update (Thursday, 2:40 PM ET): Baker Mayfield said his injured thumb is "strong enough to play" in Sunday's game at Carolina. Greg Auman of FOX Sports reported that all signs point to Mayfield returning as the starter, barring a setback.
Update (Wednesday, 1:42 PM ET): Todd Bowles said he anticipates making a decision about Baker Mayfield on Friday. He said Mayfield threw the ball well and did well in what he was asked to do; they split reps, and a big thing will be how he feels Thursday after a day of practice. Mayfield practiced with a glove on his right hand and felt comfortable. (Jenna Laine, Rick Stroud)
Update (Wednesday, 1:31 PM ET): Baker Mayfield practiced Wednesday. Todd Bowles said it was “encouraging” to see what Mayfield was able to do in his first practice, and the team will evaluate his progress Thursday and move from there. (Greg Auman)
Update (Monday, 12:50 PM ET): Buccaneers expect Baker Mayfield to practice on Wednesday. Head coach Todd Bowles said the team will evaluate how Mayfield throws the ball and will continue game planning for Jalon Daniels at QB until then. (PewterReport, Pro Football Talk)
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles had no update on Baker Mayfield’s status for next week. Bowles said he won’t know until Wednesday’s practice. (Greg Auman)