Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will sit out practice on Friday while dealing with a contusion on his throwing hand, multiple media outlets reported.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield suffered a hand contusion to his throwing hand during Thursday’s practice. According to Pelissero, Mayfield has undergone scans as a precaution,

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reworking Baker Mayfield's contract to give the veteran quarterback a $30 million guaranteed salary in 2026, according to ESPN. Mayfield's deal previously had no guarantees for the 2026 season, which is the final year of his deal. The length of Mayfield's contract remains unchanged.