{
  "id": 522033,
  "title": "Steelers Floated to Land Baker Mayfield in Revenge Move Against Buccaneers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/steelers-floated-to-land-baker-mayfield-in-revenge-move-against",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T01:32:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-floated-land-baker-mayfield-013236373.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers may pursue former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield in 2027, according to NFL insider Mike Florio. Mayfield's self-imposed deadline for a contract extension with the Buccaneers failed to be met, leaving him to play out the final year of his three-year, $100 million deal. Florio believes Mayfield may take less money to join the Steelers, considering his history of playing with a chip on his shoulder. The timing is crucial, as Aaron Rodgers' final season with the Steelers is expected to be in 2026, and the team currently counts on Will Howard, Drew Allar, and Mason Rudolph as potential backups. Mayfield's resume, including his Pro Bowl performance and 40-plus touchdown passes in Tampa Bay, makes him an attractive option to the Steelers as they look to secure a reliable quarterback for the future.",
  "summary": "Baker Mayfield could have an intriguing option waiting if his time with Tampa Bay ends after the 2026 season. The post Steelers Floated to Land Baker Mayfield in Revenge Move Against Buccaneers appeared first on HEAVY.",
  "key_points": [
    "Steelers consider Baker Mayfield for 2027",
    "Mayfield's contract extension deadline missed",
    "Attractive option due to Pro Bowl performance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}