Buccaneers offered Baker Mayfield a two-year extension
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht considers using the franchise tag on Baker Mayfield if the two sides cannot agree on a long-term contract. Mayfield intends to play the final year of his current deal and enter free agency in 2027 after his personal deadline for an extension passed at the start of training camp. Despite the contract dispute, Licht stated the team views Mayfield as a franchise quarterback and maintains positive feelings toward him.
What changed
Jason Licht confirmed the team may use the franchise tag and considers Mayfield a franchise quarterback.
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Bucs GM Jason Licht considers franchise tag for Baker Mayfield
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht considers using the franchise tag on Baker Mayfield if the two sides cannot agree on a long-term contract. Mayfield intends to play the final year of his current deal and enter free agency in 2027 after his personal deadline for an extension passed at the start of training camp. Despite the contract dispute, Licht stated the team views Mayfield as a franchise quarterback and maintains positive feelings toward him.
Why it matters
The friction began after Mayfield rejected a two-year offer worth over $100 million. Mayfield publicly stated he felt undervalued and disrespected by the terms. The standoff now threatens the quarterback's long-term status with the team.
What is confirmed
- Baker Mayfield told reporters he felt "disrespected" and "undervalued" by the Buccaneers contract offer.
- Jason Licht stated the team could use the franchise tag on Baker Mayfield if no long-term deal is reached.
- Jason Licht considers Baker Mayfield a franchise quarterback.
What to watch next
- Decision on the use of the franchise tag
- Further contract negotiations before the 2027 free agency window
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Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers in Contract Standoff
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield remain on different pages regarding a contract extension. The team offered a two-year deal worth over $100 million, averaging more than $50 million annually. Mayfield rejected the offer, stating he felt undervalued and disrespected. While the team has plans for Mayfield in 2027, those plans do not necessarily involve him remaining on the roster. The dispute has created a league-wide spectacle as both parties fail to find common ground during training camp.
Why it matters
Mayfield is the franchise quarterback for Tampa Bay. The current friction stems from the player seeking a more lucrative deal than the team's current proposal. This tension persists as the team enters the 2026 preseason.
What is confirmed
- The Buccaneers offered Baker Mayfield a two-year contract extension worth over $100 million.
- The proposed deal averaged more than $50 million per year.
- Baker Mayfield rejected the offer because he felt undervalued and disrespected.
Still unconfirmed
- Tom Brady's legacy is being blamed for the contract drama.
What to watch next
- Official announcement of a signed contract extension
- Trade requests or roster moves involving Mayfield
- Final 2026 preseason roster cuts
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Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield at odds over contract extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offered Baker Mayfield a two-year contract extension, but the quarterback felt 'disrespected' and 'undervalued' by the team's offers. The Buccaneers proposed a deal worth over $50 million per year, but Mayfield sought a more lucrative contract. The two sides failed to reach an agreement, straining their relationship.
Why it matters
The contract dispute between Mayfield and the Buccaneers has significant implications for the team's future. Mayfield's performance will be crucial in determining the team's success in the 2026 season. If the two sides cannot agree on a contract extension, Mayfield may become a free agent in 2027. The Buccaneers' refusal to secure Mayfield long-term has been criticized by analysts.
What is confirmed
- The Buccaneers offered Baker Mayfield a two-year contract extension.
- Baker Mayfield felt 'disrespected' and 'undervalued' by the Buccaneers' offers.
- The Buccaneers' offer was worth over $50 million per year.
Still unconfirmed
- Baker Mayfield's contract dispute with the Buccaneers may lead to his departure in 2027.
- The Buccaneers' refusal to secure Mayfield long-term has been criticized by analysts.
What to watch next
- The Buccaneers' and Baker Mayfield's performance in the 2026 season.
- Any further developments in contract negotiations between Mayfield and the Buccaneers.
- Potential suitors for Baker Mayfield if he becomes a free agent in 2027.
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- NBC Sports — Buccaneers offered Baker Mayfield a two-year extension
- ESPN — Mayfield felt 'disrespected' and 'undervalued' by Buccaneers' offers
- AP News — Baker Mayfield feels 'disrespected' by Buccaneers ownership after failing to agree on a new contract
- NFL.com — 'DISRESPECTED' MAYFIELD VOICES DISPLEASURE OVER LACK OF NEW CONTRACT
- Yahoo Sports — Buccaneers' Mayfield on Negogiations: 'It is What it Is'
- Yahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield shuts down contract talk, expresses disappointment with no new deal from Bucs
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- Tampa Bay Times — Baker being Baker means the Bucs are now at odds with their star QB
- NBC Sports — What happens with the Bucs and Baker Mayfield in 2027?
- www.profootballrumors.com — Bucs Offered Baker Mayfield More Than $50MM Per Year
- www.bostonglobe.com — With no new contract, Buccaneers front office is giving Baker Mayfield all the motivation he needs