Buccaneers Restructure Baker Mayfield's Deal for $14M Savings

Buccaneers Restructure Baker Mayfield's Deal for $14M Savings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have restructured star quarterback Baker Mayfield's contract, creating nearly $14 million in salary cap space. This move follows the retention of veterans Chris Godwin and Lavonte David, as well as new signings like Haason Reddick and Anthony Walker. With this financial flexibility, the Buccaneers aim to bolster their roster and remain competitive in the NFC. Mayfield, who had a standout season, is seen as a pivotal play…

Buccaneers Restructure Baker Mayfield's Contract

Baker Mayfield showed his 2023 resurgence was no fluke, posting career-best numbers last season. The Buccaneers went through with a transaction that reveals confidence in the former No. 1 overall pick being their quarterback beyond 2025. In an effort to create cap space, Tampa Bay has restructured Mayfield’s contract. The Bucs will save nearly $15MM with this move, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, who reports the team’s base-to-signing bonus c…

Report: Buccaneers Restructure Mayfield's Contract - Bucs Report

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are creating substantial cap space through contract restructures, having already reworked deals for safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tristan Wirfs, with their star quarterback’s contract next in line for restructuring. The Buccaneers are restructuring Baker Mayfield’s 2024 three-year, $110 million contract extension, converting a significant portion into a bonus to reduce the team’s salary cap liability. According to NFL …