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Analyst predicts Baker Mayfield may leave Buccaneers in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:55 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Analyst predicts Baker Mayfield may leave Buccaneers in 2027

Summary

Baker Mayfield's contract situation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remains uncertain. SB Nation's Jarrett Bailey predicts that the Buccaneers will not reach a contract extension with Mayfield before or during the 2026 season. As a result, Mayfield is expected to play out the final year of his contract, entering free agency in 2027. While both parties have indicated a desire to remain together, ongoing negotiations have yet to produce a new deal. If an agreement is not reached, Mayfield's status will become a significant topic in the NFL off-season.

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By the Numbers

•Baker Mayfield likely to play out 2026 contract year.
•SB Nation predicts no extension before the 2026 season.
•Negotiations between Mayfield and Buccaneers are ongoing.
•Mayfield's free agency status could dominate next offseason.

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6:33 PMYahoo Sports — What happens with the Bucs and Baker Mayfield in 2027?
2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Analyst predicts the Bucs could move on from Baker Mayfield in 2027

What they're saying

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If, as it appears, quarterback Baker Mayfield doesn't sign a new contract with the Buccaneers until after the 2026 season, what happens next?
— Yahoo Sports