Baker Mayfield's contract situation with Buccaneers remains unresolved heading into 2027

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plans for Baker Mayfield in 2027. That does not necessarily mean that they have plans for him to be on the team, though. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN was at Bucs training camp and got an inside scoop on what the team might be thinking.He came away feeling that the two […] The post Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield Contract Dispute May Have Unexpected Outcome: Insider appeared first on HEAVY.

As contract negotiations stall, Tampa Bay may deploy the franchise tag to retain Baker Mayfield, balancing his massive salary demands against the organization’s hesitance toward long-term commitment.

In the hopes of locking up their franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly offered him a two-year deal north of a hundred million dollars. But that deal left Mayfield feeling disrespected and undervalued, resulting in a contract standoff that has ignited speculation across the league.

After a disappointing 8-9 season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team and Baker Mayfield headed into contract extension talks this offseason. But after negotiations throughout the offseason, Mayfield and the Buccaneers were far apart on what the other side wanted. For more breakdowns about the Buccaneers check out this article by us. Mayfield […] The post Why Baker Mayfield Is Playing 2026 Without A Contract Extension appeared first on Stadium Rant.

If, as it appears, quarterback Baker Mayfield doesn't sign a new contract with the Buccaneers until after the 2026 season, what happens next?