All articles tagged with #quarterback salaries
The Buccaneers signed Baker Mayfield to a three-year, $165 million extension (about $55M per year), elevating him into the top tier of paid QBs and effectively ending the NFL’s “middle-class” quarterback market. The move could influence other deals (e.g., Geno Smith, Sam Darnold), push teams toward pricier veteran or rookie contracts, and reshape quarterback economics in the near term.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is reportedly unhappy with his current contract, which has three years and $94 million remaining. Despite participating in voluntary OTAs, Stafford seeks more contract security and additional money, especially after seeing other quarterbacks like Jared Goff and Joe Burrow secure lucrative deals. The Rams may need to address Stafford's contract before the 2024 season, potentially using approaches similar to those taken with Aaron Donald or A.J. Brown. However, a training camp holdout could be costly for Stafford, and the Rams have a history of taking a hardline stance in such situations.