Baker Mayfield says Buccaneers contract talks are not close

Despite stalled negotiations and a looming extension deadline, Tampa Bay’s quarterback plans to report for training camp as he seeks a salary mirroring the league's top earners.

Baker Mayfield has made it clear that he wants his future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers settled before training camp begins. Speaking publicly for the first time this offseason, the veteran quarterback revealed that contract extension talks with the Buccaneers have not progressed as he hoped. Mayfield told reporters that negotiations are “not anywhere close to what we were thinking,” adding that it is “time to get something done long-term.”

Speaking publicly for the first time this offseason, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield said that contract extension talks are "are not anywhere close to what we were thinking" and that it's "time to get something done long-term."

The Bucs quarterback is in the final season of a three-year, $100 million pact signed in 2024.

Baker Mayfield hopes to get a contract extension from the Buccaneers, but talks aren't close right now – even with a looming deadline.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield says talks on a contract extension with the Bucs are ongoing but “not close to what we were thinking. ” He has set a deadline for the start of training camp to reach an agreement or plans to play out the final season of his three-year, $100 million deal.

Baker Mayfield spoke to the media on Friday and shared details on where things stand on his contract talks with the team.