Mahomes clears camp but Mayfield expresses frustration over contract

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Mahomes clears camp but Mayfield expresses frustration over contract
Summary

Patrick Mahomes participated fully in Chiefs training camp as he continues to recover from a previous knee injury. The quarterback aims to be ready for Week 1 of the NFL season. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield, entering the final year of his contract with the Buccaneers, feels disrespected by stalled contract negotiations. He has indicated he will play out the season without an extension. Both Mahomes and Mayfield’s situations are among the key storylines as training camps open across the league.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • Mahomes shows no limitations in training camp drills.
  • Mayfield plans to play last season of a $100 million contract.
  • Vita Vea also requested a trade from the Buccaneers.
  • Aaron Donald deliberates on a potential return to the NFL.
  • Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs remain inactive while seeking contracts.
Latest Updates
  • 8:56 PMYahoo SportsMahomes’ health, Mayfield’s contract frustrations among top NFL storylines after first week of training camp
What they're saying
"

NEW YORK — The first week of NFL training camp is in the books, and there’s plenty to read into. Health, hold-ins and Dallas Cowboys hysteria helped headline football’s grand return. Every day brings new updates and soundbites, and luckily, the New York Daily News has you covered. Here are the biggest stories and takeaways across the NFL thus far: Mayfield mania Baker Mayfield sought a ...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days