{
  "id": 6361494,
  "title": "Buccaneers Reach Contract Decision on QB Baker Mayfield",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/buccaneers-reach-contract-decision-on-qb-baker-mayfield",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T01:29:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/buccaneers-reach-contract-decision-on-qb-baker-mayfield-12417913"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and starting quarterback Baker Mayfield have reached a three-year contract extension, securing his future with the team beyond the 2026 NFL season. The agreement prevents Mayfield from entering free agency after the upcoming season, with his latest contract totaling $165 million and an annual salary of $55 million. Previously signed by the Buccaneers in a one-year, $4 million deal for the 2023 season, Mayfield inked a three-year, $100 million extension in 2024, extending his tenure until the 2025 season. Now, his contract runs through 2029, with both the quarterback and the team expressing their desire to keep him as the franchise quarterback for the long term. General manager Jason Licht expressed his admiration for Mayfield and reiterated the Buccaneers' goal of retaining him as their starting quarterback. The team's 2026 season will kick off with a Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.",
  "summary": "The Buccaneers furthered their commitment to quarterback Baker Mayfield on Tuesday, agreeing to a three-year contract extension.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield agree to three-year contract extension.",
    "Mayfield's latest contract totals $165 million with $55 million annual salary.",
    "Agreement keeps Mayfield as franchise quarterback through 2029."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Buccaneers' three-year contract extension with Baker Mayfield cements his long-term status as the team's franchise quarterback, aligning with the team's goal of retaining him beyond this season.",
  "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."
}