Baker Mayfield practices in full Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (thumb) was able to practice in full Friday, Nov. 6, and he was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears.

Why it Matters: Mayfield has struggled badly in 2026, and he didn’t even complete a pass in a home victory in Week 8. Heading to Chicago, he cannot be trusted as anything more than a low-end QB2, as it appears Tampa intends to heavily lean upon its run game.

Why it Matters: Mayfield has struggled badly in 2026, and he didn’t even complete a pass in a home victory in Week 8. Heading to Chicago, he cannot be trusted as anything more than a low-end QB2, as it appears Tampa intends to heavily lean upon its run game.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Baker Mayfield practices in full Friday