Tampa Bay Buccaneers allow Baker Mayfield to play final contract year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Baker Mayfield enters the last year of his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without an extension. The decision comes after Mayfield expressed feeling disrespected by the team's earlier negotiations. NFL insider Mike Florio speculated that if Mayfield performs well this season, he might leave for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Buccaneers could still tag Mayfield after this season, which would allow them to retain control over his contract status. Discussions surrounding possible outcomes for Mayfield’s future continue as the season approaches its start.
- •Mayfield plays final year without contract extension.
- •Mayfield felt disrespected by Buccaneers' negotiations.
- •Mike Florio suggests Mayfield could leave for Steelers.
- •Buccaneers can still tag Mayfield after the season.
- •Future discussions likely depend on Mayfield's performance.
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Insider Predicts Devastating Baker Mayfield Exit
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to let Baker Mayfield play the last year of his contract without an extension. Mayfield said he felt disrespected by the Bucs’ attempts to get a deal and warned them that things could get worse after he plays well this season. Now, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has […] The post NFL Insider Predicts Devastating Baker Mayfield Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
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