Baker Mayfield discusses contract negotiations ahead of training camp deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Baker Mayfield addressed contract negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his football camp in Oklahoma on June 27, emphasizing the need to find common ground with the team. He expressed a desire to remain in Tampa long-term, stating, "I would love to be there," while acknowledging the approaching deadline for negotiations ahead of training camp. Mayfield is in the final season of a three-year, $100 million deal, and if an extension is not reached, he would become an unrestricted free agent in March 2027. The negotiations' success may hinge on the team's willingness to meet Mayfield's expectations.
- •Mayfield's contract negotiations deadline approaches with training camp looming.
- •He has shown positive sentiment towards Tampa as a long-term choice.
- •Currently, Mayfield enters the final year of his three-year deal.
- •Without an extension, he would be a free agent in March 2027.
- •The negotiating process will reveal each side's flexibility.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield on contract talks: "It's a matter of finding that middle ground"
"The clock keeps ticking on a possible new deal for Mayfield.
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