Baker Mayfield expresses dissatisfaction over Buccaneers contract negotiations
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, shared his frustration during a press conference regarding stalled contract negotiations with the team. He expressed feeling undervalued as he enters the final year of his three-year, $100 million deal. Mayfield, who has revitalized his career in Tampa, noted that he has ceased negotiation discussions as training camp begins. He emphasized his contributions to the franchise's success over the past few seasons, including multiple division championships and a playoff victory. Additionally, Mayfield voiced support for teammate Vita Vea, who is also seeking a new contract and has requested a trade.
- •Mayfield feels disrespected and undervalued by the Buccaneers.
- •He is in the last year of a three-year, $100 million deal.
- •Training camp has begun, and Mayfield has stopped negotiating.
- •The Buccaneers won the NFC South twice during Mayfield's tenure.
- •Vita Vea is also looking for a new deal and has requested a trade.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s Not a Huge Ask’ — NFL Insider Hints at Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield’s Asking Price As Contract Situation Turns Ugly
- 1:39 PMCBS NFL — Baker Mayfield says he feels 'disrespected.' If the Buccaneers move on, these five teams make sense
- 10:00 AMSports Illustrated — After Their Disappointing 2025 Season, The Bucs Owe Baker Mayfield Nothing - Sports Illustrated
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Stand With You’ — Buccaneers Legend Backs Baker Mayfield After Star QB’s Explosive Comments Against Franchise
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers' Mayfield Says he Felt 'Disrespected' by Team
- 3:41 PMNBCSports.com — Baker Mayfield feeling "disrespected," "undervalued" by Buccaneers - NBC Sports
"Baker Mayfield is set to play the 2026 season on an expiring contract after negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers broke down on the eve of training camp. During his media availability on Thursday, the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback didn’t hold back, saying he felt “disrespected” and “undervalued” by the team’s offers.
"Baker Mayfield reported to Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp without a new deal, and revealed that he felt “disrespected” and “undervalued” by the team’s offer. He has shut down further negotiations and said he plans to play out the final year of his three-year, $100 million contract before hitting free agency in 2027.
"Stalled contract negotiations have left Baker Mayfield feeling undervalued. Now, the veteran quarterback is ready to test the market after revitalizing the franchise and his own career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 3:04 PM‘It’s Not a Huge Ask’ — NFL Insider Hints at Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield’s Asking Price As Contract Situation Turns Ugly
Baker Mayfield reported to Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp without a new deal, and revealed that he felt “disrespected” and “undervalued” by the team’s offer. He has shut down further negotiations and said he plans to play out the final year of his three-year, $100 million contract before hitting free agency in 2027.
- CBS NFLAug 1, 2026, 1:39 PMBaker Mayfield says he feels 'disrespected.' If the Buccaneers move on, these five teams make sense
Mayfield should have no shortage of suitors if he leaves Tampa Bay after the 2026 season
- Sports IllustratedJul 31, 2026, 10:00 AMAfter Their Disappointing 2025 Season, The Bucs Owe Baker Mayfield Nothing - Sports Illustrated
The 31-year-old quarterback has said he feels ‘disrespected’ over the lack of a new contract entering this season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:34 AM‘I Stand With You’ — Buccaneers Legend Backs Baker Mayfield After Star QB’s Explosive Comments Against Franchise
Baker Mayfield is set to play the 2026 season on an expiring contract after negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers broke down on the eve of training camp. During his media availability on Thursday, the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback didn’t hold back, saying he felt “disrespected” and “undervalued” by the team’s offers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:20 PMBuccaneers' Mayfield Says he Felt 'Disrespected' by Team
Stalled contract negotiations have left Baker Mayfield feeling undervalued. Now, the veteran quarterback is ready to test the market after revitalizing the franchise and his own career.
- NBCSports.comJul 30, 2026, 3:41 PMBaker Mayfield feeling "disrespected," "undervalued" by Buccaneers - NBC Sports
Mayfield discussed his disappointment in not receiving a contract extension from Tampa Bay before training camp in his Thursday press conference.
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