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Buccaneers face tough choices regarding Baker Mayfield's future next season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:21 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Buccaneers face tough choices regarding Baker Mayfield's future next season

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season at 1-5 and are rumored to consider trades if performance doesn't improve. The team has shown some fight, scoring 26 points against the Panthers in a recent quarter. Mayfield, who signed a $165 million extension, has underperformed with 615 passing yards and four touchdowns over three games. With a potential top-five draft pick in 2027, the Buccaneers may look to find a future quarterback, raising questions about Mayfield's role moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Tampa Bay is 1-5 heading into Week 7 of the NFL season.
•Baker Mayfield's performance has been below expectations since his contract extension.
•The Buccaneers could have a top-five pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
•Discussion of quarterback prospects could signal a shift away from Mayfield.
•The Bucks remain in a precarious position as sellers at the trade deadline.

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8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Why 2027 NFL Draft is perfect time for Buccaneers to find Baker Mayfield’s replacement

What they're saying

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a difficult team to figure out at this point in the 2026 NFL season. Tampa entered Week 7 at 1-5 and looked completely dead in the water. In fact, Tampa was even rumored to be sellers at the trade deadline if they do not turn things around quickly. Fortunately, the Buccaneers have already shown signs of life after […] The post Why 2027 NFL Draft is perfect time for Buccaneers to find Baker Mayfield’s replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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