Bucs lineman says Mayfield remains franchise quarterback amid contract talks

Bucs lineman Cody Mauch says Baker Mayfield is a franchise quarterback

NBC Sports • 01 Aug 13:31

Tampa Bay guard Cody Mauch affirmed that quarterback Baker Mayfield is a franchise quarterback and said contract talks will not affect his play.

Baker Mayfield enters final year with Buccaneers, draws interest from multiple clubs for 2026 season

Bleacher Report • 01 Aug 13:18

Quarterback Baker Mayfield will play out the last year of his contract with Tampa Bay after contract talks stalled, prompting several teams to monitor him as a potential free-agent option for the 2026 season.

Buccaneers face contract options for Baker Mayfield as 2027 season approaches

NBC Sports • 31 Jul 18:35

If quarterback Baker Mayfield does not re-sign with Tampa Bay before the 2026 season ends, the team must decide between using the franchise tag, trading him or letting him enter free agency, with significant cap implications.

Buccaneers unhappy with Baker Mayfield's remarks about contract talks

NBC Sports • 31 Jul 18:02

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers expressed dissatisfaction after quarterback Baker Mayfield said he felt disrespected and undervalued in public comments about his pending contract extension.

Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield at odds over contract terminology

nbcsports.com • 31 Jul 14:03

Reports indicate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offered quarterback Baker Mayfield a two-year extension worth just over $100 million, while Mayfield described it as a two-year deal, fueling a dispute over the contract's perceived value.

Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield approaching contract deadline

NBC Sports • 30 Jul 18:17

Quarterback Baker Mayfield, entering the final year of his three-year, $100 million extension with Tampa Bay, has set a training-camp deadline for contract talks, while the team is reportedly preparing a two-year offer.

Baker Mayfield says Buccaneers contract talks disappointing, feels undervalued

Bleacher Report • 30 Jul 16:43

Quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed disappointment over the lack of a long-term deal with Tampa Bay, saying he feels disrespected but will focus on the upcoming season.

Baker Mayfield says he feels disrespected by Buccaneers over contract talks

NBC Sports • 30 Jul 15:41

Quarterback Baker Mayfield said he feels undervalued after the Buccaneers did not meet his deadline for a new contract, but left open the possibility of a deal before the season.

Buccaneers coach says contract talks with Mayfield and Vea won’t distract training camp

NBC Sports • 29 Jul 21:01

Head coach Todd Bowles said the team will stay focused on football despite ongoing contract negotiations involving quarterback Baker Mayfield and defensive tackle Vita Vea.

Baker Mayfield to enter 2026 season on expiring contract with Buccaneers

NBC Sports • 28 Jul 16:46

Quarterback Baker Mayfield reported to Tampa Bay training camp without a new deal, leaving him on a $39.975 million contract for the 2026 season and facing free agency next March.

Baker Mayfield enters Buccaneers training camp without new contract

ESPN • 28 Jul 14:39

Baker Mayfield reports to Tampa Bay's training camp while negotiations for a new deal remain unresolved, with his current contract expiring after the 2026 season.