Bucs GM optimistic about Baker Mayfield's future in Tampa

Baker Mayfield will be a free agent following the 2026 season, putting a big decision on the Buccaneers front office to deal with.

Baker Mayfield said he felt disrespected and undervalued by the contract offers that came from the Buccaneers this offseason, so the quarterback is now set to play out the final year of his current deal.

Perhaps the biggest storyline for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers headed into the 2026 season involves QB Baker Mayfield and his ongoing contract talks. Mayfield is entering the final season of his deal and has been adamant about wanting to stay in Tampa Bay, but he’s also noted he wants to sign for what he believes […] The post Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Gives ‘Optimistic’ Baker Mayfield Contract Update appeared first on HEAVY.

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Friday that he is "very optimistic" about quarterback Baker Mayfield playing in Tampa beyond the 2026 season despite Mayfield saying he felt "disrespected" by what the Bucs initially offered.