Buccaneers settle Mayfield, Vea contract standoffs before opener

Vea’s one-year deal is worth $30 million.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

Buccaneers training camp started with Vita Vea requesting a trade and Baker Mayfield publicly calling out the team after Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Training camp opened after Vita Vea requested a trade and Baker Mayfield ended negotiations, then publicly criticized the club. Vea agreed to terms Aug. 19, and Mayfield followed Tuesday, completing the turnaround before Week 1.

Why it matters: Tampa Bay keeps its starting quarterback out of 2027 free agency and its defensive centerpiece under contract through that season. Both players are two-time Pro Bowl selections.

By the numbers: Mayfield: three-year extension. Vea: one year, $30 million, including $6 million in new 2026 money.

What to watch: The Buccaneers open the regular season Sunday at Cincinnati.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-09-08T21:13:56.502552+00:00

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