Baker Mayfield faces potential long-term contract extension with Buccaneers

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Baker Mayfield faces potential long-term contract extension with Buccaneers
Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield may enter the 2026 season without a new long-term agreement. Analysts suggest a deal worth $215 million over four years is a possibility if Mayfield maintains his recent performance levels. Since joining the franchise, Mayfield has earned two Pro Bowl selections and secured two division titles, throwing for 12,237 yards and 95 touchdowns. The organization is currently evaluating whether to commit to a long-term contract or utilize the franchise tag. Management is reportedly weighing Mayfield's consistent statistical production against the team's failure to progress beyond the divisional round in the postseason. Mayfield enters the year as a team captain and the most prominent pending free agent quarterback scheduled to hit the market in 2027.

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  • •Kristopher Knox projects a four-year, $215 million contract for Mayfield.
  • •Mayfield has thrown for 95 touchdowns in three seasons with the Buccaneers.
  • •The Buccaneers missed the playoffs last season with an 8-9 record.
  • •Mayfield is scheduled to be the top available quarterback in 2027.
  • •The team is entering its first season without veterans Lavonte David and Mike Evans.
Latest Updates
  • 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield Agrees to Extension After ‘Disrespectful’ Buccaneers Offer
  • 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers news: Todd Bowles sends powerful message after Baker Mayfield's contract
  • 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs Sign QB Baker Mayfield to Massive Contract Extension
  • 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers news: Insider reveals how Baker Mayfield's extension came together
  • 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers news: How much dead money Tampa Bay avoided by extending Baker Mayfield now
  • 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield extended by the Bucs
  • 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers news: Joe Glazer releases statement on Baker Mayfield extension
  • 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield, Bucs Break Impasse With Three-Year Extension
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Baker Mayfield walked off the field in Jacksonville last month after a scoreless preseason finale, hardly the tune-up a quarterback wants heading into a contract year. Weeks earlier, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passer had called the team’s opening offer ‘disrespectful’ and shut down extension talks completely. That standoff loomed over training camp all summer. Now, […] The post Baker Mayfield Agrees to Extension After ‘Disrespectful’ Buccaneers Offer appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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Throughout the offseason, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed his desire for a contract extension. Mayfield reportedly rejected a two-year, $100 million+ offer because of the contract length and guaranteed money. After setting a deadline of the start of training camp, the two-time Pro Bowler broke off talks, planning to play out the final year […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Make Massive $165 Million Commitment on Tuesday appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers getting ready for the 2026 NFL season with Week 1 on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team and quarterback Baker Mayfield would finally resolve a looming aspect of the year. As the Buccaneers and Mayfield have agreed on a $165 million contract extension before the opener, there is a benefit for the team to […] The post Buccaneers news: How much dead money Tampa Bay avoided by extending Baker Mayfield now appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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