The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enjoyed their recent run of free agent hits at the quarterback position. They started their hot run with a tenure with Tom Brady, which led to an eventual Super Bowl. From there, they then landed Baker Mayfield with a chip on his shoulder that has played the best years of his career in Tampa Bay.
However, heading into 2026, it will be the final season on the contract of Mayfield, and he is being vocal about two things. One, he wants to stay in Tampa Bay, and two, he doesn’t want to continue talks into training camp. The deadline in Mayfield’s mind is closing, and that is why ESPN’s Jenna Laine is mentioning him among extensions that need to be done.
She writes, “Mayfield said things have not moved since his June 5 comment that he and the Bucs were “not anywhere close” to an agreement. He also said that if a new deal isn’t struck before training camp, they would not continue negotiating until after the season. General manager Jason Licht and coach Todd Bowles have said they want Mayfield in Tampa Bay long term. He’s currently the 16th-highest-paid quarterback in the league, averaging $33 million per season.”
The deal seems to be something that comes along sooner rather than later. Both parties have made it clear they want this marriage to continue, and as a result, Bucs fans should not panic.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: More talks of a Baker Mayfield extension needing done for the Bucs
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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By Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire | USA TODAY Network
