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Baker Mayfield enters final season of contract with Buccaneers

Bleacher Report • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:18 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Baker Mayfield enters final season of contract with Buccaneers

Summary

Baker Mayfield will play the 2026 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the last year of his contract. The team did not finalize a new agreement with Mayfield before training camp, leading to his dissatisfaction with the contract negotiations. The Minnesota Vikings are cited as a potential destination should he become available, due to their favorable coaching situation and receiving corps. As the season unfolds, Mayfield's performance could impact his future prospects with the Buccaneers and beyond.

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By the Numbers

•Baker Mayfield is in the final year of his contract.
•Buccaneers did not reach a new contract agreement prior to training camp.
•Mayfield expressed dissatisfaction with contract offers.
•Vikings could be a possible landing spot for Mayfield.

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1:18 PMBleacher Report — QB-Needy NFL Teams That Should Keep Tabs on Bucs' Baker Mayfield During 2026 Season - Bleacher Report

What they're saying

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield did not reach a new contract agreement before the start of training camp. Mayfield is now set to play on the final year of his contract, and he isn't particularly happy about how the offers the Bucs have…
— Bleacher Reportby Kristopher Knox

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