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Mayfield Calls Buccaneers Offer Disrespectful, Plays Out Contract

7/30/2026

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Baker Mayfield says he feels disrespected after the Buccaneers missed his deadline and offered a two-year deal far below a $50 million average annual value.
He will play out the final year of his current contract before revisiting his future.
He doubts a franchise tag because it would create a $30 million dead-cap hit and expects a big year.
He says he wants higher compensation but money is not his main motivation.

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Baker Mayfield says he feels disrespected after the Buccaneers missed his deadline and offered a two-year deal far below a $50 million average annual value.
He will play out the final year of his current contract before revisiting his future.
He doubts a franchise tag because it would create a $30 million dead-cap hit and expects a big year.
He says he wants higher compensation but money is not his main motivation.