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ArticleBaker Mayfield reportedly signs 3-year, $165 million extension with Buccaneers...
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Mayfield made it clear he preferred a long-term extension with the team instead of playing on a one-year deal. The Buccaneers were amenable to the idea but initially failed to meet Mayfield's needs, causing the quarterback to say the offer was 'disappointing' and made him feel 'undervalued.'
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Buccaneers commit to Mayfield as franchise QB through 2029 after contract standoff.

Mayfield's contract negotiation and ultimate extension signal the Buccaneers' commitment to him as their franchise quarterback through 2029. The source notes Mayfield made it clear at training camp he preferred a long-term extension over playing on a one-year deal, and despite initial tension—including Mayfield calling the team's offer 'disappointing' and saying he felt 'undervalued'—both sides reached agreement. General manager Jason Licht acknowledged understanding Mayfield's frustration and ultimately prioritized working out the long-term extension rather than using the franchise tag.

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