Bowles expresses confidence in Mayfield as long-term QB for Bucs
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles stated he "absolutely" wants Baker Mayfield as his long-term quarterback. Bowles emphasized that ongoing discussions regarding a new deal have not affected Mayfield’s performance or progression. This comes as the Buccaneers prepare for the upcoming season, where securing a reliable quarterback is critical to their strategy moving forward.
- •Todd Bowles endorsed Baker Mayfield as the long-term QB.
- •Bowles believes the contract talks won't impact Mayfield's performance.
- •The Buccaneers are gearing up for the upcoming NFL season.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers' Bowles Backs Mayfield In Contract Negotiations
- 5:16 AMESPN — Bowles backs Mayfield as long-term QB amid talks
"Despite stalled negotiations and poaching rumors, Todd Bowles remains unfazed, praising his quarterback’s business-like focus as the veteran passer stays committed to Tampa Bay's offseason practices.
"Bucs coach Todd Bowles said he "absolutely" wants Baker Mayfield as his long-term quarterback and that he doesn't believe the lack of progress on a new deal has impacted him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 6:40 AMBuccaneers' Bowles Backs Mayfield In Contract Negotiations
Despite stalled negotiations and poaching rumors, Todd Bowles remains unfazed, praising his quarterback’s business-like focus as the veteran passer stays committed to Tampa Bay's offseason practices.
- ESPNJun 12, 2026, 5:16 AMBowles backs Mayfield as long-term QB amid talks
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said he "absolutely" wants Baker Mayfield as his long-term quarterback and that he doesn't believe the lack of progress on a new deal has impacted him.
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