Tampa Bay Buccaneers negotiate Baker Mayfield extension and eye Emeka Egbuka as top receiver for 2026

The Buccaneers are reportedly preparing a new contract for quarterback Baker Mayfield, with agents suggesting a baseline of $50 million per year and some pushing for $60 million. Mayfield’s current three‑year, $100 million deal, worth $33.3 million annually, expires after the 2026 season. Negotiations are said to be ongoing but no holdout is expected.

With free‑agent Mike Evans departing for the San Francisco 49ers, the team’s receiving corps looks to second‑year wideout Emeka Egbuka to become the No. 1 target. Egbuka logged 25 catches for 445 yards and five touchdowns in the first five games of 2025, then 38 receptions for 493 yards and one score over the final 12 games. He will compete with Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan for the top slot in the Buccaneers’ passing attack.