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ArticleBaker Mayfield and Bucs get a deal done, while 2 key starters return to practiceSeptember 8, 2026

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quarterback Baker Mayfield was also hoping to get an extension done before Week 1, and it seemed like there was a good chance no deal would be reached. However, that changed on Tuesday, as Mayfield and the Bucs reached an agreement on a three-year extension.

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Mayfield's extension eliminates Week 1 distraction for Bucs opener.

Mayfield secured a three-year extension with the Buccaneers before Week 1, eliminating contract distraction heading into the season opener against Cincinnati. The source notes this removes a significant distraction that had threatened to linger into the regular season.