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Baker Mayfield Reports to Bucs Camp, Willing to Bet on Himself

Baker Mayfield Reports to Bucs Camp, Willing to Bet on Himself

Summary

Baker Mayfield has reported to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp even though contract talks have not made much progress. Mayfield is playing the final year of his current deal and is willing to finish the season under it, hoping for a higher-paying contract after.

Key Facts

  • Baker Mayfield is the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • He signed a three-year, $100 million contract in 2024.
  • Mayfield had his best career season in 2024 with 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.
  • The Buccaneers made the playoffs two years in a row with Mayfield.
  • Contract negotiations between Mayfield and the Buccaneers have not advanced much.
  • Mayfield is 31 years old and currently earns about $33.3 million per year.
  • His estimated market value is around $53.6 million a year, making him one of the top-paid quarterbacks if he secures a new deal.
  • Mayfield plans to play the 2026 season on his current contract and hopes to get a bigger contract afterward.
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