What happened: Baker Mayfield said he believes he has earned a long-term contract and is disappointed he must prove his value again. His self-imposed July 28 deadline passed without an extension.
NFL·ANALYSIS·July 30, 2026 02:24 PM ET
Mayfield says he must prove his worth again amid Bucs impasse
His current deal carries a $51.9 million cap hit.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read
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