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Baker Mayfield Deems $100M Offer Disrespectful, GM Holds Firm

8/2/2026

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Baker Mayfield said he feels disrespected after receiving a two-year, $100 million offer.
The proposal averaged more than $50 million per season but did not include the long-term security he wanted.
Adam Schefter told ESPN that Mayfield is worth more than the offer and that a lot remains in their relationship.
General manager Jason Licht said he will not cave to pressure.
Mayfield stays under contract through March 2027.

History

Historical Context

On August 29 2018 Aaron Rodgers inked a four-year, $134 million extension with the Green Bay Packers, eclipsing his 2013 $110 million deal that made him the league’s highest-paid player. His 2022 three-year, $150.8 million extension with $101.5 million guaranteed further raised the annual salary ceiling, driving recent quarterback negotiations and prompting teams to scrutinize large offers amid rising salary-cap pressures.

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Story summary

Baker Mayfield said he feels disrespected after receiving a two-year, $100 million offer.
The proposal averaged more than $50 million per season but did not include the long-term security he wanted.
Adam Schefter told ESPN that Mayfield is worth more than the offer and that a lot remains in their relationship.
General manager Jason Licht said he will not cave to pressure.
Mayfield stays under contract through March 2027.

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