Baker Mayfield gives Buccaneers training‑camp deadline for new contract

Quarterback Baker Mayfield, entering the final year of his three‑year, $100 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said contract talks are "not anywhere close" to his expectations. He set a hard deadline, stating that once training camp begins he will no longer discuss the extension. Mayfield affirmed his commitment to the team, noting, "The priority is to win a Super Bowl; everything else will take care of itself." The current contract carries a cap hit of just under $40 million for 2026, and analysts estimate a new deal would need to reach roughly $50 million per year to rank among the league’s top‑paid quarterbacks. The Buccaneers’ front office indicated they remain focused on reaching an agreement before camp, and have not indicated any intent to hold the player out. The negotiations continue as the team prepares for the upcoming season.