Bucs Nation on Baker Mayfield
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to terms with QB Baker Mayfield on a 3-year contract extension Monday, solidifying the 31-year-old's place as the team's franchise signal caller for this season and beyond... his new $55 million per year average trails only Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes now... In 51 starts, Mayfield has amassed 12,237 passing yards, 95 passing touchdowns (top 5 in the NFL), and 37 interceptions... this extension signals that he and the team are confident in a rebound with a refreshed approach.
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Mayfield's $55M/year extension locks him as Buccaneers QB through 2028 with top-3 NFL salary.
Baker Mayfield signed a 3-year, $165 million contract extension ($55M/year average) with the Buccaneers, solidifying his role as the franchise quarterback through 2028 and beyond. The deal represents the richest contract in Buccaneers history and ranks third in NFL quarterback salary behind only Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes. In 51 starts for Tampa Bay, Mayfield has posted 12,237 passing yards, 95 passing touchdowns (top 5 in NFL), and 37 interceptions, plus 923 rushing yards and 5 rushing scores. Though he started 2025 hot before injuries and team dysfunction derailed the season, the extension signals mutual confidence in a rebound with a refreshed approach heading into 2026.
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