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Buccaneers Negotiate Mayfield Extension, Coach Urges Safer Play

6/16/2026

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield are negotiating a contract extension.
Coach Todd Bowles told Mayfield to slide, get down, and get out of bounds to avoid hits and risky 10-yard first-down plays.
Bowles said Mayfield has started all 17 games each season, likely will not miss games, but must take better care.
The Buccaneers hope the 31-year-old will have many healthy years left as the extension proceeds.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield are negotiating a contract extension.
Coach Todd Bowles told Mayfield to slide, get down, and get out of bounds to avoid hits and risky 10-yard first-down plays.
Bowles said Mayfield has started all 17 games each season, likely will not miss games, but must take better care.
The Buccaneers hope the 31-year-old will have many healthy years left as the extension proceeds.