Mayfield ties quarterback lead with 51 starts in three years

His new deal averages $55 million annually from 2027.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

Mayfield's combined 51 starts over the last three years ties him with Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions and Josh Allen of Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Jared Goff and Josh Allen share the same regular-season start total over that span. Mayfield absorbed 116 sacks, fourth-most among quarterbacks, and was contacted 345 times.

Why it matters: Tampa Bay’s three-year, $165 million extension keeps Mayfield under contract through 2029. His sustained availability has come with significant exposure behind the line.

By the numbers: Mayfield averaged 6.8 contacts and 2.3 sacks per start. Sacks accounted for 33.6% of his recorded contacts.

What to watch: The 2026 season will show whether Tampa Bay can reduce the contact around Mayfield while preserving his availability.

Sources

@WerderEdNFL 2026-09-08T21:48:24.838621+00:00

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