Baker Mayfield enters the season without a contract extension from the Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield enters the 2026 season without a contract extension after failing to reach an agreement with the organization earlier this offseason. Mayfield sought a new deal before the start of training camp, leaving his future with the team uncertain beyond the current year. The team currently looks to manage concerns regarding Mayfield's durability, as he played through multiple injuries including knee, bicep, and shoulder issues during the 2025 season. Behind him, the Buccaneers have moved forward with undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels as the backup quarterback after he surpassed Jake Browning on the depth chart. The organization now faces the challenge of balancing Mayfield’s motivation with the risk of potential injury for a player seeking a high-tier salary.
- •Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers did not reach a contract extension deal this offseason.
- •Mayfield played through knee, bicep, shoulder, and oblique injuries during the 2025 season.
- •Jalon Daniels won the backup quarterback job over Jake Browning.
- •Mayfield’s current three-year contract expires at the end of the 2026 season.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Buccaneers Baker Mayfield Named ‘Biggest Concern’
"As the NFL season approaches, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield finds himself on a list of biggest concerns for the league year. The Buccaneers and Mayfield failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension earlier this offseason. Their signal-caller wanted to finalize a deal before the start of training camp.With no commitment […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Baker Mayfield Named ‘Biggest Concern’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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