Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers end contract talks with no new deal
Mayfield is entering the final season of his three-year, $100 million contract signed in March 2024.
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Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during an NFL football practice, Thursday, June 16, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. Potentially a major free agent in March. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) July 28, 2026 Both sides are taking a risk, and the Bucs are maybe taking less of one — but as always, there are pros and cons to the situation.
Furthermore, Any talks of a new contract for Baker Mayfield and the Bucs are finished, and he will play the 2026 season on his current expiring deal and the two sides will revisit things from there.
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Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.
according to New York PostTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during an NFL football practice, Thursday, June 16, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.
according to New York PostPotentially a major free agent in March. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) July 28, 2026 Both sides are taking a risk, and the Bucs are maybe taking less of one — but as always, there are pros and cons to the situation.
according to Sports IllustratedAny talks of a new contract for Baker Mayfield and the Bucs are finished, and he will play the 2026 season on his current expiring deal and the two sides will revisit things from there.
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