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Buccaneers Day 5 Camp: Mayfield Calls Extension Talks Disrespectful

8/4/2026

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Buccaneers Camp

Buccaneers held Day 5 of camp on Monday.
Cornerback Zyon McCollum logged his interception and two pass breakups while edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. earned praise from head coach Todd Bowles for mastering the scheme.
Calijah Kancey recorded a sack while injuries sidelined Chris Braswell, Tristan Wirfs, Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka.
Coach Danny Smith added on-side-kick practice, with Evan Deckers, Tykee Smith, Chris Godwin Jr. and Antoine Winfield Jr. leading recoveries.

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Mayfield Contract

Baker Mayfield entered the year of his $100 million contract without an extension, calling the talks “disrespectful” and “undervalued.”
His $33.3 million salary ranks 16th while a new deal is delayed until after the 2026 season.
Jake Browning’s deal includes a $187,500 Week 1 bonus while the Buccaneers evaluate Jalon Daniels, Connor Bazelak for the backup role.
Edge-rusher competition pits Rueben Bain Jr. against veteran Yaya Diaby, with Bain the favorite to start.

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Buccaneers Camp

Buccaneers held Day 5 of camp on Monday.
Cornerback Zyon McCollum logged his interception and two pass breakups while edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. earned praise from head coach Todd Bowles for mastering the scheme.
Calijah Kancey recorded a sack while injuries sidelined Chris Braswell, Tristan Wirfs, Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka.
Coach Danny Smith added on-side-kick practice, with Evan Deckers, Tykee Smith, Chris Godwin Jr. and Antoine Winfield Jr. leading recoveries.

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