Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers agree to $165M, 3-year extension, AP source says
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed on a $165 million, three-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and the team reached an agreement on a $165 million, three-year contract extension, according to an AP source. The deal was finalized before the start of training camp, ending Mayfield's search for a new contract. The extension ensures Mayfield stays with the Bucs through the 2028 season, following his final year in the initial three-year, $100 million deal he signed when he joined Tampa Bay in 2023.
Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, has been a standout player since, earning Pro Bowl selections in each of his first two seasons and leading the Bucs to consecutive NFC South championships. However, he faced challenges with injuries during the 2025 season and appeared to be disrespected by the organization when he didn't receive a new deal in time for training camp.
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