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Buccaneers Lock in Mayfield with $165M Deal After Tense Summer Standoff
sports1 month ago

Buccaneers Lock in Mayfield with $165M Deal After Tense Summer Standoff

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension, ending a volatile standoff that began in July. The deal, averaging $55 million annually, makes Mayfield the highest-paid player in franchise history and ties him with elite quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Josh Allen. Despite initial public friction and a self-imposed deadline, the two sides reached terms just before the 2026 season opener, securing Mayfield through 2029.

via Fox News|
#baker-mayfield#jason-licht#nfl-contracts
Baker Mayfield's $165M Extension Reshapes NFL Quarterback Economics
sports1 month ago

Baker Mayfield's $165M Extension Reshapes NFL Quarterback Economics

Baker Mayfield has signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, locking him in through 2029. The deal, averaging $55 million per season, makes him the highest-paid player in franchise history and ties him with elite quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Joe Burrow. This move eliminates the 'middle-class' quarterback market, forcing teams to choose between expensive veterans or high-cost rookie contracts.

via Sports Illustrated|
#baker-mayfield#jason-licht#nfl-contracts
Mayfield signs $165M extension with Bucs, ending pre-season standoff
sports1 month ago

Mayfield signs $165M extension with Bucs, ending pre-season standoff

Baker Mayfield agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, resolving a tense pre-season dispute. The deal, averaging $55 million annually, makes him the highest-paid player in franchise history and ties him for the third-highest salary among NFL quarterbacks. The agreement locks Mayfield through the 2029 season, with the final year non-guaranteed, following a period where he publicly threatened to walk into free agency.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#baker-mayfield#jason-licht#nfl-contracts
Buccaneers Lock Mayfield Through 2029 in Record $165M Deal
nfl1 month ago

Buccaneers Lock Mayfield Through 2029 in Record $165M Deal

Baker Mayfield signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, securing his status as the franchise's highest-paid player through the 2029 season. The deal, valued at $55 million per year, resolves months of tense negotiations that had stalled during training camp. Mayfield, who has led the team to two division titles since 2023, remains the starting quarterback for the 2026 season despite a difficult 2025 campaign marked by injuries and a late-season collapse.

via NBC Sports|
#baker-mayfield#contract-extension#jason-licht
Buccaneers Lock in Baker Mayfield with $165M Extension After Negotiation Standoff
sports1 month ago

Buccaneers Lock in Baker Mayfield with $165M Extension After Negotiation Standoff

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension, securing the quarterback through the 2029 season. The deal, worth $55 million annually, resolves a contentious negotiation that stalled during training camp after Mayfield publicly criticized the team's initial offer. Although the 2025 season ended with an 8-9 record and missed playoffs, Mayfield remains the franchise cornerstone, having delivered two division titles and consistent late-game heroics since joining Tampa Bay in 2023. The extension includes $110 million in new guarantees, reflecting the team's commitment to avoid a prolonged playoff drought despite recent on-field struggles.

via NBC Sports|
#baker-mayfield#jason-licht#mike-garafolo
Vita Vea Signs One-Year Extension, Resolving Tampa Bay’s Defensive Line Standoff
nfl2 months ago

Vita Vea Signs One-Year Extension, Resolving Tampa Bay’s Defensive Line Standoff

Vita Vea has agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending a summer standoff that included a trade request. The deal, which is fully guaranteed, keeps the 31-year-old defensive tackle with the team through the 2027 season. General Manager Jason Licht rejected a multi-year offer, citing concerns about age-related performance decline, while Vea accepted the shorter term to secure a significant pay raise. Vea is expected to return for the regular season opener, bolstering a defensive line that analysts now consider among the league's most elite units.

via Pewter Report|
#jason-licht#nfl#nfl-contracts
Vita Vea signs $30 million extension with Buccaneers after trade standoff
sports2 months ago

Vita Vea signs $30 million extension with Buccaneers after trade standoff

Vita Vea agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, keeping him through the 2027 season. The deal resolves a tense standoff that began with a trade request and a hold-in during training camp. Vea, a two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, will earn $24 million in 2026 and 2027, making him the 13th highest-paid defensive lineman in the league. General Manager Jason Licht praised Vea as a cornerstone of the team's defensive culture, while Head Coach Todd Bowles noted the team could play without him but preferred to keep him. The agreement follows a period where Vea missed practice due to a back tweak and publicly sought a trade, but ultimately remained in Tampa Bay.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#jason-licht#nfl-contracts#sports
Vita Vea Signs $30M Extension With Buccaneers, Ending Trade Standoff
nfl2 months ago

Vita Vea Signs $30M Extension With Buccaneers, Ending Trade Standoff

Vita Vea has agreed to a one-year, $30 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, securing him through the 2027 season. The deal, which is fully guaranteed, resolves a summer standoff that included a trade request and missed practice time. While the Buccaneers avoided a long-term commitment due to Vea's age, the agreement provides the defensive tackle with significant financial security and keeps him as a cornerstone of the team's defense.

via Pewter Report|
#contract-extension#jason-licht#nfl
Vita Vea Resolves Contract Standoff with Buccaneers via $30M Extension
sports2 months ago

Vita Vea Resolves Contract Standoff with Buccaneers via $30M Extension

Vita Vea has agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, resolving a contentious summer standoff that included a trade request and a hold-out. The deal guarantees $48 million over two seasons, keeping the two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle in Tampa through 2027. General Manager Jason Licht praised Vea as a cornerstone of the team's culture, while the resolution clears the way for the Bucs to focus on retaining quarterback Baker Mayfield.

via nfl.com|
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Licht: Bucs offered more to Evans, but he chose a new chapter with the 49ers
sports7 months ago

Licht: Bucs offered more to Evans, but he chose a new chapter with the 49ers

Jason Licht said Tampa Bay’s initial offer to Mike Evans was significantly higher than the 49ers’ deal, but Evans wanted a fresh chapter after last season’s playoff miss. Licht cited Evans’ competitiveness, a crowded Bucs receiving room, and the addition of Emeka Egbuka as factors in the decision, and emphasized the team did all it could to keep him. Evans signed a three-year, $42.4 million contract with $14.3 million guaranteed with San Francisco.

via Tampa Bay Times|
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Licht: Evans sought a new challenge after leaving the Buccaneers
sports7 months ago

Licht: Evans sought a new challenge after leaving the Buccaneers

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Mike Evans could have re-signed with Tampa Bay, but Evans chose a new challenge with the San Francisco 49ers after last week’s free-agent move. Licht emphasized there were no hard feelings and that Tampa had done everything possible, while the club now looks to the future with Emeka Egbuka and other receivers.

via NBC Sports|
#jason-licht#mike-evans#nfl-free-agency
Bucs Open to Baker Mayfield Extension, No Timeline Yet
sports7 months ago

Bucs Open to Baker Mayfield Extension, No Timeline Yet

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.

via NBC Sports|
#baker-mayfield#cap-space#contract-extension
"Lavonte David: The Standard of Loyalty for the Buccaneers"
sports2 years ago

"Lavonte David: The Standard of Loyalty for the Buccaneers"

Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht expresses confidence in 34-year-old linebacker Lavonte David, signing him to a new contract worth $9 million for the upcoming season, citing his exceptional performance and leadership as vital to the team's success. Despite his age, David continues to play at a high level and is expected to maintain his starting position for the Bucs in the coming seasons.

via NBC Sports|
#buccaneers#contract-extension#jason-licht