Baker Mayfield faces potential long-term contract extension with Buccaneers
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

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.
- •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.
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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.
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 3:57 AMBaker Mayfield Agrees to Extension After ‘Disrespectful’ Buccaneers Offer
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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 12:35 AMBuccaneers news: Todd Bowles sends powerful message after Baker Mayfield's contract
Ahead of the start of the NFL season on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have given Baker Mayfield a historic contract. On Tuesday evening, the Buccaneers announced that Mayfield has agreed to a three-year extension worth $165 million. According to a team statement, this is the largest contract in Buccaneers history. In a statement released by the […] The post Buccaneers news: Todd Bowles sends powerful message after Baker Mayfield's contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 12:17 AMBucs Sign QB Baker Mayfield to Massive Contract Extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed 2-time Pro Bowl QB Baker Mayfield to a new contract. The post Bucs Sign QB Baker Mayfield to Massive Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:49 PMBuccaneers news: Insider reveals how Baker Mayfield's extension came together
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield agreeing on a $165 million contract extension , it resolves a long-standing affair that consisted of endless negotiations throughout the offseason. As the contract talks between the Buccaneers and Mayfield appeared to be dead at one point, this NFL insider gives insight into how everything unfolded. […] The post Buccaneers news: Insider reveals how Baker Mayfield's extension came together appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:31 PMBuccaneers news: How much dead money Tampa Bay avoided by extending Baker Mayfield now
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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:30 PMBaker Mayfield extended by the Bucs
Baker Mayfield is staying Tampa Bay beyond 2026.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:23 PMBuccaneers news: Joe Glazer releases statement on Baker Mayfield extension
Baker Mayfield isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a massive three-year, $165 million extension with their franchise quarterback Tuesday, ending months of uncertainty surrounding Mayfield’s future before Week 1. Buccaneers owner/co-chairman Joel Glazer made it clear afterward just how highly the organization thinks of its […] The post Buccaneers news: Joe Glazer releases statement on Baker Mayfield extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:55 PMBaker Mayfield, Bucs Break Impasse With Three-Year Extension
The deal runs through the 2029 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:49 PMTampa Bay Buccaneers: Make Massive $165 Million Commitment on Tuesday
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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:27 PMBuccaneers QB Baker Mayfield lands three-year, $165 million extension
The Buccaneers have given quarterback Baker Mayfield a three-year, $165 million contract extension to keep him with Tampa Bay through the 2029 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:24 PM‘Holy Overpay,’ ‘Mediocrity for $165 Mil’ — NFL World Reacts As Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield Surprise Everyone With Massive Deal
The New England Patriots shocked the NFL world while fans were sleeping by agreeing to an extension with Christian Gonzalez, and then the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shocked them even further with a three-year extension for Baker Mayfield out of nowhere. The NFL world took to social media to react to the new deal for Mayfield, and they’re not too impressed with the Buccaneers’ decision.
- ESPNSep 8, 2026, 10:17 PMSources: Bucs, Mayfield reach 3-year extension
The Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield have agreed to a three-year extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:15 PMBucs announce three-year extension with Baker Mayfield
The third deal the QB has signed with the Bucs will keep him under contract with the team through the 2029 season.
- CBS NFLSep 8, 2026, 10:10 PMBaker Mayfield, Buccaneers agree to massive three-year contract extension
The massive contract ends tense negotiations which seemingly came to a pause at the start of training camp
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:34 PMBaker Mayfield and Buccaneers agree to $165M, 3-year extension, AP source says
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed on a $165 million, three-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. Mayfield revived his career in Tampa Bay after replacing Tom Brady in 2023. Mayfield, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft by Cleveland, made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two seasons while leading the Bucs to consecutive NFC South titles.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:33 PMBaker Mayfield, Tampa Bay agree to 3-year contract extension
Oklahoma QB legend Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree to three-year contract extension.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:25 PMBucs, Baker Mayfield agree to surprise three-year contract extension
The Bucs and Baker Mayfield have agreed to a three-year extension reportedly worth around $55 million per year.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:18 PMBaker Mayfield agrees to three-year extension with Buccaneers
Mayfield's deal is reportedly worth $165 million.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:15 PMBaker Mayfield, Buccaneers agree to three-year, $165 million contract extension
Baker Mayfield reached a contract extension with Tampa Bay before Week 1. On September 8, he reached an agreement with the Bucs. Here's what to know.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:12 PMBaker Mayfield reportedly signs 3-year, $165 million extension with Buccaneers days before season opener
After some training-camp drama, Baker Mayfield has a new deal with the Bucs.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:12 PMBaker Mayfield reportedly signs 3-year extension with Buccaneers days before season opener
After some training-camp drama, Baker Mayfield has a new deal with the Bucs.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 7:12 PMTampa Bay Buccaneers Predicted to Strike Contract Extension With Baker Mayfield Soon
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are entering a pivotal season, not just with Baker Mayfield entering a contract year, but possibly […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:25 PMBaker Mayfield predicted to sign big contract with Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Bay Buccaneers are predicted to eventually sign Baker Mayfield to a big money contract.
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