Bucs fans caught their breath for a few seconds in the second quarter on Sunday, when QB Tom Brady appeared to injury his throwing hand. On a pass under duress, Brady hit his right hand off Dolphins DT Christian Wilkins’ helmet. After a media timeout, the Bucs starter resumed play without concern. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Brady is dealing with a thumb injury, but should be fine for Thursday night against the Eagles.
#Bucs QB Tom Brady, who was spotted with his hand in ice during the game, is dealing with a thumb injury that should be good for Thursday night vs. the #Eagles, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 11, 2021
Late in the fourth quarter, with Blaine Gabbert in the game, Brady was seen icing his hand on the bench. The star quarterback appeared in front of the media after the game with a small bandage on his hand.
“In my younger days, I probably would never have showed you guys that I wrapped it up,” Brady said. “I probably would’ve tried to keep it a secret. I think in my older age, I don’t care as much. It’s just kind of just a football injury. I’ll do my best to get ready for this game. So we’ll see what happens.”
Brady threw for 411 yards and five touchdowns, with much of the production coming after the injury. The future Hall of Famer has not missed a game due to injury since 2008. Brady should be set to make his 22nd regular season start as a Buccaneer on Thursday Night Football. The 4-1 Bucs will travel to Philadelphia to play the 2-3 Eagles in Week 6.