Baker Mayfield talks contract status with Buccaneers during OTAs
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Baker Mayfield expressed a desire to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but acknowledged that contract negotiations are not progressing as hoped. Speaking at OTAs on June 5, Mayfield stated he is under contract for 2026 and is prioritizing team success over talks. After leading the Bucs to playoff appearances in his first two seasons, Mayfield’s performance dipped in 2025 due to injuries, culminating in the team missing the postseason. With training camp approaching, Mayfield emphasizes he does not wish to engage in contract discussions during the season.
- •Mayfield is in the final year of his contract with the Buccaneers.
- •He stated that contract discussions are not meeting expectations.
- •Tampa Bay missed the playoffs in 2025 after a late-season collapse.
- •Mayfield aims to focus on winning rather than contract talks during the season.
- •He led the team to successful seasons in 2023 and 2024.
- 5:35 PMNBCSports.com — Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers are on a contractual collision course - NBC Sports
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield says he'd love to stay in Tampa Bay, but QB an Bucs 'not anywhere close' to reaching long-term deal
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield says he'd love love to stay in Tampa Bay, but QB, Bucs 'not anywhere close' to reaching long-term deal
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield admits contract talks with Bucs aren’t going well
"Mayfield is in the final year of his current deal and made it clear Friday that he's not open to having contract discussions once training camp rolls around.
"Mayfield is in the final year of his current deal and made it clear Friday that he's not open to having contract discussions once training camp rolls around.
"On Friday, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield made it clear that talks on a new contract are not going well.
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comJun 6, 2026, 5:35 PMBaker Mayfield, Buccaneers are on a contractual collision course - NBC Sports
On Friday, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield made it clear that talks on a new contract are not going well.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:50 PMBaker Mayfield says he'd love to stay in Tampa Bay, but QB an Bucs 'not anywhere close' to reaching long-term deal
Mayfield is in the final year of his current deal and made it clear Friday that he's not open to having contract discussions once training camp rolls around.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:50 PMBaker Mayfield says he'd love love to stay in Tampa Bay, but QB, Bucs 'not anywhere close' to reaching long-term deal
Mayfield is in the final year of his current deal and made it clear Friday that he's not open to having contract discussions once training camp rolls around.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 3:26 PMBaker Mayfield admits contract talks with Bucs aren’t going well
Baker Mayfield made it clear the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offer isn't what he's looking for.
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