Bucs End Standoff With Mayfield On $165M Deal
Baker Mayfield has signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending a tense offseason standoff. The deal, which includes $110 million in new guarantees, ties Mayfield with Josh Allen and Joe Burrow as the third-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. This agreement resolves a dispute that nearly saw Mayfield enter free agency, securing his status as the franchise quarterback through the 2029 season.