Baker Mayfield Signs Three-Year Extension With Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed quarterback Baker Mayfield to a three-year contract extension worth $165 million, with an average annual value of $55 million. The agreement was announced on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, just days before the team is set to begin its 2026 season. This new deal extends Mayfield's tenure with the Buccaneers through the 2029 season. Mayfield had previously expressed disappointment and a feeling of being disrespected regarding contract negotiations, particularly after reporting to training camp without a new agreement. He had indicated a desire to play out the final year of his previous three-year, $100 million contract signed in 2024. However, both the team and the quarterback ultimately returned to the negotiating table to finalize a deal that provides Mayfield with long-term security and the Buccaneers with their established starter. In his first season with Tampa Bay in 2023, Mayfield led the team to a division title and a playoff appearance, throwing for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns.