Baker Mayfield discusses long-term future with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Baker Mayfield addressed his contract situation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on June 5, 2026. He expressed a desire to remain with the team long-term but noted they are not close to an agreement, setting a deadline for discussions by the start of training camp. The Buccaneers missed the playoffs last season, and with a lack of clear direction post-Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers may consider Mayfield as a potential option at quarterback. Mayfield reaffirmed his commitment to helping the Buccaneers pursue a Super Bowl this season.
- •Baker Mayfield wants to stay with the Buccaneers long-term.
- •No new contract agreement has been reached ahead of training camp.
- •Steelers may view Mayfield as a potential quarterback solution.
- •The Buccaneers missed the playoffs last season due to tiebreakers.
- •Mayfield commits to helping the Buccaneers win a Super Bowl.
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Delicious’: Baker Mayfield poised to join Pittsburgh Steelers
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a disappointing season that saw them narrowly miss out on the playoffs due to tiebreakers. The Buccaneers are hoping that quarterback Baker Mayfield will be able to lead them to the promised land this season, but it appears he and the franchise are at a standstill when it…
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