Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is finally returning from injury for the Week 7 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. While he was given the green light to play again, Mayfield's thumb injury is not yet fully healed. However, to help with that issue, the Tampa Bay Rays managed to step in and help out.

Reports indicate that the Rays put together a protective glove for the 31-year-old to wear on his right hand, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The glove comes with extra padding around the thumb to provide extra protection for Mayfield.

Here is the glove #Bucs QB Baker Mayfield will wear to protect his dislocated thumb, with thanks to the @RaysBaseball training staff. pic.twitter.com/nUtenahRUy

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2026

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