Baker Mayfield Warns Buccaneers Amid Contract Dispute
Summary
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is unhappy about not receiving a contract extension before the 2026 season. He believes he deserves to be paid more based on his performance and leadership, but plans to play the final year of his current deal and prove his value.Key Facts
- Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Mayfield wanted a contract extension done before training camp but did not receive one.
- He feels disappointed and undervalued despite being called a "franchise quarterback" by the team.
- Mayfield plans to play the 2026 season under his current contract and expects to perform very well.
- He was the No. 1 overall pick in 2018 and had a difficult period with other teams before joining Tampa Bay in 2023.
- Mayfield had strong passing yards and touchdowns in 2023 and 2024 but a less consistent 2025 season.
- He played through injuries last season, as revealed in a Netflix documentary.
- The Buccaneers will start their 2026 regular season on September 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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