Buccaneers extend Baker Mayfield through 2029

Three added years carry $165 million in new money

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

RT @RapSheet: From breaking news coverage on @NFLNetwork: The #Bucs and Baker Mayfield have a deal. He got paid. https:/ Via @nflnetwork on X

What happened: The sides reached the agreement Tuesday, ending a contract standoff before Tampa Bay's 2026 opener. Mayfield had been due to reach free agency after the season.

Why it matters: The pact removes the Buccaneers' largest long-term roster question before Week 1. It is the biggest contract in

By the numbers: The extension averages $55 million in new money per year.

What to watch: Full guarantees and yearly cap charges will determine the deal's roster impact.

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@RapSheet 2026-09-08T23:08:30.602197+00:00

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