Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Make Massive $165 Million Commitment on Tuesday
Throughout the offseason, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed his desire for a contract extension. Mayfield reportedly rejected a two-year, $100 million+ offer because of the contract length and guaranteed money. After setting a deadline of the start of training camp, the two-time Pro Bowler broke off talks, planning to play out the final year […] The post Tampa Bay…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a significant commitment on Tuesday, January 3, 2026, by signing quarterback Baker Mayfield to a three-year, $165 million contract extension. The deal, which includes a $55 million annual salary, was agreed upon before the start of the 2026 NFL season. Mayfield had previously rejected a two-year, $100 million+ offer due to concerns about contract length and guaranteed money.
The Buccaneers and Mayfield resumed negotiations recently, and an agreement was reached before Week 1. As a result of this deal, Mayfield now becomes the NFL’s third-highest-paid quarterback, falling behind only Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, and Joe Burrow. The contract makes Mayfield the highest-paid quarterback in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
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