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Buccaneers End Baker Mayfield Extension Talks After Deadline

8/27/2026

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield ended contract talks after the July 28 deadline.
Buccaneers offered Mayfield a two-year extension worth just over $100 million.
Mayfield wanted a longer deal, which NFL insider Adam Schefter said was key issue.
His 2026 compensation totals $40 million ($10 million base, $30 million bonus paid June 15) at a $39.975 million cap hit.
Extending him in 2028 would save Tampa Bay $24.675 million on the cap versus a franchise tag.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield ended contract talks after the July 28 deadline.
Buccaneers offered Mayfield a two-year extension worth just over $100 million.
Mayfield wanted a longer deal, which NFL insider Adam Schefter said was key issue.
His 2026 compensation totals $40 million ($10 million base, $30 million bonus paid June 15) at a $39.975 million cap hit.
Extending him in 2028 would save Tampa Bay $24.675 million on the cap versus a franchise tag.