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With training camp approaching, the Buccaneers are reportedly in no rush to extend Baker Mayfield, betting they’ll top any competing offer in a veteran-QB market that could push APYs past $40 million. Mayfield’s willingness to push for more could test Tampa Bay’s leverage, potentially leaving them to rethink at QB if he tests the market or leaves, while behind him the roster options include Jalon Daniels, Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak.
The A.J. Brown trade closes with New England sending a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder to Philadelphia after a lengthy pursuit, setting the stage for the Patriots’ offense and the Browns’ retooling; Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay contract talks are just starting, with no deal yet but expectations of a long-term agreement; Green Bay’s WR room has been rebuilt post-Davante Adams with Watson, Reed, Doubs and Wicks shaping the future, aided by recent extensions; Pittsburgh’s edge corps—Watt, Highsmith, Herbig, and Sawyer—creates a crowded, impactful group with questions about future contracts; Cleveland’s bright outlook rests on a young core and continued draft capital from the Garrett trade, even as Watson’s status remains uncertain; the Bears are pursuing a stadium-centered business strategy, and a ruling on Brendan Sorsby’s injunction could determine his NFL path.
Baker Mayfield’s contract talks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t progressing, with Mayfield’s representatives not replying to the team’s opening offer. Mayfield, earning about $33.3 million per year and $27 million cash in 2026, appears to have a personal target higher than the offer. Analysts note the NFL QB market tops around $60 million per year, citing Dak Prescott and others, which complicates Bucs’ negotiations. The article also raises the possibility of the Buccaneers using the franchise tag in 2027 if a long-term deal isn’t reached, leaving Mayfield to bet on himself and the team to reflect his value or plan for life without him in 2027.
An article suggests Baker Mayfield could be a costly but viable veteran option to extend the Pittsburgh Steelers' championship window into 2027, should Tampa Bay and Mayfield fail to reach a long-term deal by training camp. At 31 with a solid track record, Mayfield would be a higher-priced bridge compared to developing QBs like Drew Allar or Will Howard, depending on whether the Buccaneers resolve contract talks or explore free agency.
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield says contract-extension talks with Tampa Bay are not close and has set the start of training camp as the deadline to reach a deal; if no agreement is reached, he’ll play out the final year of his three-year, $100 million contract signed in 2024. He stressed his commitment to Tampa and his desire for a long-term deal, while noting the team could still pursue a franchise-tag option next year if needed.
Baker Mayfield says contract negotiations with the Buccaneers are ongoing but not close to a long-term deal; he is under contract for 2026 with a cap hit near $40 million, and talks are expected to wrap before training camp or continue into the season.
Netflix's Quarterback Season 3 profiles Cam Ward, Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, and Joe Flacco as they navigate the 2025 NFL season, with Ward’s rookie year, Daniels’ injury‑limited sophomore showing, Mayfield’s early surge followed by late‑season struggles, and Flacco stepping in for an injured Burrow after a midseason Browns→Bengals move; the season premieres July 14.
The NFL offseason remains active with several major endings still to be decided: a June 1 dead-cap relief could unlock a possible trade of A.J. Brown from the Eagles, Tampa Bay is expected to finalize a high-value extension for Baker Mayfield, Detroit must navigate extensions for its 2023 draft core (Gibbs, Campbell, LaPorta, Branch) within cap limits, Houston is positioned to extend C.J. Stroud as its future quarterback, and Kansas City still needs to bolster its wide receiver corps to support a now-onward Mahomes-loaded offense.
The Buccaneers remain firmly behind Baker Mayfield as he enters the final year of his contract, with co-owner Joel Glazer praising his effort and leadership and GM Jason Licht expected to work out a multiyear extension. Despite a 2025 season hampered by injuries, Mayfield’s earlier production and the team’s success suggest Tampa Bay is poised to reward him with a big new deal.
Daniel Jones’s two-year deal with the Colts, worth up to about $88 million with $12 million in incentives, is eye-catching and could set the benchmark for veteran QBs, ahead of deals for Sam Darnold (Seahawks) and Baker Mayfield, underscoring the NFL's one-way contract dynamic where teams can cut underperformers while players who exceed value can be stuck.
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said everything is on the table for a Baker Mayfield contract extension, with no timeline but plans revolving around Mayfield; he praised Mayfield's leadership and toughness and noted his presence helps attract free agents, comparing it to having Tom Brady. The team is projected to have about $23 million in cap space for 2026 and emphasizes flexibility to extend players they want.
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield says there isn’t a true beef with his former Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, despite a social-media jab, as Tampa Bay prepares for Stefanski‑led Atlanta in the NFC South twice this season. He notes they’ve worked together, downplays any vendetta, and says any revenge games stem from divisional play; Mayfield also reflects on his winding career path and the importance of the right fit and organizational support for success.
Baker Mayfield says there’s no real beef with Kevin Stefanski, stressing they’ve worked together in the past. The Buccaneers’ rivalry with Stefanski’s Falcons fuels motivation, but Mayfield says any divisional win is about reclaiming the NFC South, not revenge—beating Stefanski on the field would carry more weight than words.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are close to hiring Zac Robinson, the Falcons’ offensive coordinator and a former Rams quarterbacks coach, to run the offense and call plays for Baker Mayfield, replacing one-year OC Josh Grizzard. Robinson’s prior Rams/Maysfield connection and Falcons’ productive 2024 season position him as a quick-fit upgrade, and his hire would be Bowles’ fifth OC in as many seasons, potentially heightening the Bucs’ rivalry with Atlanta.
Franchise legend Joe Thomas publicly pushed back at Baker Mayfield after Mayfield targeted ex-Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, reviving a long-running feud tied to Mayfield’s 2022 trade. Thomas suggested Mayfield could have reached out, noting communication is a two-way street, while Mayfield has rebuilt his career with the Buccaneers and Stefanski has started anew in Atlanta, hinting at more NFC South drama to come.