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Bucs Sign Mayfield to 3-Year Extension
- On Tuesday, quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension, keeping him under contract through 2029 at $55 million per season.
- Mayfield had set a training camp deadline for contract talks that went unmet through the summer, leading him to tell reporters in late July he felt 'disappointing' and 'little disrespected' by the pace of negotiations.
- The $55 million annual average aligns Mayfield with elite quarterbacks including Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen, per Spotrac; his 2024 season produced 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.
- Mayfield's Pro Bowl selections and consecutive NFC South titles since joining Tampa Bay in 2023 establish him as a franchise cornerstone, with the extension now providing long-term stability after a contentious summer.
- With the deal secured, Mayfield prepares for Sunday's season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, having publicly committed to Tampa by saying 'We built roots here' and his intention to raise his family there.
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Baker Mayfield’s Stunning Comeback: From Panthers Waiver to $165 Million Buccaneers Extension
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Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers GM Jason Licht are all smiles after his contract extension
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield shared a few laughs with general manager Jason Licht now that his contract issue has been resolved.
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The negotiations had already failed and no further talks were planned. But now the breakthrough has been achieved: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers extend with Quarterback Baker Mayfield, who ascends to the top earners of the league.
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