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Buccaneers Seek Mayfield Extension; Deadline July, Tag Possible

6/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Coach Todd Bowles wants quarterback Baker Mayfield to stay with the Buccaneers long-term.
Mayfield said no extension is close and the deadline is training camp in late July.
He enters the final year of a three-year, $100-million contract signed March 2024 after a season with 3,693 yards, 26 TDs and 11 INTs.
Without an extension, the Buccaneers could franchise-tag Mayfield for 2027 or he will become a free agent.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 the NFL introduced the franchise tag, letting teams keep an unrestricted free agent for one year at a salary no less than the average of the five highest-paid players at his position or 120 % of his prior pay. Today Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles faces a similar decision on quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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Story summary

Coach Todd Bowles wants quarterback Baker Mayfield to stay with the Buccaneers long-term.
Mayfield said no extension is close and the deadline is training camp in late July.
He enters the final year of a three-year, $100-million contract signed March 2024 after a season with 3,693 yards, 26 TDs and 11 INTs.
Without an extension, the Buccaneers could franchise-tag Mayfield for 2027 or he will become a free agent.

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