Bucs offered Baker Mayfield a two-year deal

Key Points:

• Baker Mayfield's deadline for contract extension negotiations with the Buccaneers expired as he reported to training camp, meaning he will likely play the 2026 season on the final year of his current three-year, $100 million deal.
• Mayfield has expressed interest in a new long-term contract, but reports indicate the two sides are "not close" to an agreement, with a training camp deadline set for talks to end.
• Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has publicly supported Mayfield, calling him "a true pro" and expressing confidence in reaching a contract extension, though differing valuations may delay a deal until training camp.
• Mayfield's 2025 season will come after a challenging year marred by injuries, including knee issues, a biceps contusion, and a shoulder injury, with hopes that a healthy offseason will help him rebound.
• Analysts predict a potential new contract around $165 million over three years, reflecting slight cap inflation, and expect negotiations to resume after the 2026 season if no deal is reached before camp.