Buccaneers news: How much dead money Tampa Bay avoided by extending Baker Mayfield now
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers getting ready for the 2026 NFL season with Week 1 on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team and quarterback Baker Mayfield would finally resolve a looming aspect of the year. As the Buccaneers and Mayfield have agreed on a $165 million contract extension before the opener, there is a benefit for the team to […] The post Buccaneers news: How much dead money…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached a deal with quarterback Baker Mayfield, signing him to a three-year, $165 million contract extension, according to reports. The extension will prevent Mayfield from becoming a free agent after the current season. The deal was finalized before the Buccaneers' Week 1 opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
According to NFL insider Dan Graziano, Tampa Bay would have faced a $30.15 million dead-money cap hit for the 2027 season if they had not reached an agreement with Mayfield. By signing the extension now, the Buccaneers avoided that cap hit, saving themselves more than $80 million in cap space.
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