Baker Mayfield halts contract negotiations ahead of training camp arrival
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Baker Mayfield plans to end contract talks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as veterans report for training camp on July 29. The two sides have been unable to reach an agreement, with sources stating they are 'not anywhere close.' Mayfield is entering the final year of his three-year, $100 million contract. Recent contracts for quarterbacks demonstrate the potential for a significant salary increase, with Mayfield aiming for more than $50 million per year due to his performance and leadership roles. Negotiations are expected to resume after the season.
- •Contract negotiations halt as Buccaneers report for training camp.
- •Mayfield's current deal averages $33.33 million annually.
- •He produced a career-high season in 2024 with 41 touchdowns.
- •Recent quarterback contracts could influence Mayfield's asking price.
- •Tampa Bay must decide on Mayfield's long-term value as a starter.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Why Baker Mayfield could command more than $50 million per year
"Baker Mayfield plans to stop contract talks when Buccaneers veterans report, with the sides still far apart on an extension
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