Baker Mayfield Injured, Latest NFL Rumors on Bucs QB's Status and Recovery Timeline

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to action in Week 11 of the 2026 NFL season, they may be without their starting quarterback.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Mayfield suffered an injury to his lower leg in the 27-24 loss to the Chicago Bears. He "has been in and out of a walking boot in recent days as a way of rehabbing and resting the injury."

Garafolo noted the Buccaneers haven't made any decisions as to his availability against the Detroit Lions: "No one has ruled Mayfield out of next week's game in Detroit, and several sources have noted his willingness to play through injuries in the past. If it's a question of pain tolerance over functionality, according to sources, Mayfield will do everything he can to take the field against the Lions."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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