Baker Mayfield agrees to three-year extension with Buccaneers
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Key Points:
- Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $165 million, securing his position through the 2029 season.
- Mayfield initially felt disrespected by the Buccaneers' extension offer at the start of training camp but resumed negotiations after a break, leading to the finalized deal.
- The quarterback, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, has been Tampa Bay’s starter for three seasons, helping the team win the NFC South in 2024.
- In the 2025 season, Mayfield completed 63.2% of his passes for 3,693 yards, with 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, though the Buccaneers finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs.
- The Buccaneers are set to begin the 2026 season with an away game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
