Bucs could use franchise tag on Mayfield for potential trade

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield have not reached a contract extension agreement before the training camp deadline. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggests the franchise tag may offer Tampa Bay options if they decide to move on from Mayfield. This tag could potentially facilitate a trade to another team, the Los Angeles Rams, while also allowing Mayfield to negotiate with other teams as the Bucs could receive two first-round picks if he signs elsewhere. Tampa Bay has a history of using the tag with players like Antoine Winfield Jr. and Chris Godwin Jr., leading to long-term deals. While a split seems possible, the organization has expressed continued confidence in Mayfield.

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