Tristan Wirfs supports Baker Mayfield amid contract negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Tristan Wirfs expressed confidence in Baker Mayfield's ability to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite his contract negotiations. Wirfs noted that Mayfield has been handling contract disputes before without letting it affect his performance or leadership. During a recent interview, he emphasized Mayfield's focus on the upcoming season and compared the situation to his own past contract dispute. Wirfs' support suggests that Mayfield remains a key figure in the team's locker room as negotiations unfold.
- •Tristan Wirfs champions Baker Mayfield's leadership during contract talks.
- •Wirfs believes past contract disputes won't hinder Mayfield's performance.
- •Mayfield signed a one-year prove-it deal with the Buccaneers.
- •Wirfs had a hold-in contract dispute but later secured a major extension.
- •Team camaraderie is evident as players support Mayfield amid negotiations.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Tristan Wirfs Weighs in on Baker Mayfield's Contract Situation
"The All-Pro tackle champions his quarterback’s focus, drawing on his own record-breaking extension to explain why looming negotiations won't derail the veteran passer’s leadership in Tampa Bay.
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