Buccaneers appear ready to pay big for Baker Mayfield extension: 'Everybody loves him'

Bucs Owner Says It Wouldn't Hurt To Give Baker Mayfield Big Extension

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract in 2026 after having a successful first two years of his three-year, $100 million contract.  Earlier this offseason, Jeff Howe reported Tampa Bay is open to extension talks with Mayfield. Howe thinks Mayfield’s representatives will push for a deal in the range of $50 million per year, as his last deal averaged $33.3 million per year and the top 10 quarterbacks are all gettin…

Buccaneers appear ready to pay big for Baker Mayfield extension: 'Everybody loves him'

Baker Mayfield’s bound for a voyage into the final season of his current contract, unfortunately doing so on the heels of his worst year with the Bucs. He still has the franchise’s support fully behind him, according to team co-owner Joel Glazer.

The Bucs Extension No One Is Talking About

The Bucs could be considering several contract extensions this offseason. All eyes are on Baker Mayfield as he enters the last year of his $100 million deal. The team could also invest in young pass rusher Yaya Diaby to try and get in front of an exploding edge market. Nose tackle Vita Vea has been a consistent presence in the middle of the Bucs defense for years and is also entering the final year of his 2021 extension. But there’s another Bucs…