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Buccaneers GM Jason Licht confident about Baker Mayfield's future in Tampa Bay
Buccaneers plan to extend Mayfield beyond 2026 after strong 2024 season; a new deal could start at $50 million annually if his performance remains solid.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht told NFL Reporter Rob Maadi in Phoenix on Monday that he wants Baker Mayfield with the team for the foreseeable future.
- Mayfield is entering the final season of his 3-year, $100 million contract after the Buccaneers finished 2025 with an 8-9 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
- Licht said, "Baker is still our quarterback," describing him as "one of the toughest guys on the team," while expressing desire to extend outside linebacker YaYa Diaby long-term.
- Any contract for Mayfield would likely begin at around $50 million per year, though fans like Will Crist and T. Barnes have expressed skepticism about the cost.
- Vegas oddsmakers set the over/under win total at 8.5 on DraftKings for 2026, reflecting skepticism as the Buccaneers navigate a competitive NFC South Division with three vastly improved rivals.
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Bucs GM Jason Licht addressed the potential for a contract extension for quarterback Baker Mayfield ahead of the NFL owner’s meetings. Mayfield is entering the last year of his three-year, $100 million contract, earning $40 million, tying him with Dak Prescott and Matt Stafford in salary ranking. Previous negotiations were unsuccessful, but there is confidence on Licht's part for an agreement, stating that discussions have been positive. However…
Jason Licht: Bucs Have Had Many Good Contract Talks With Baker Mayfield Camp
There is confidence at One Buc Palace that the Bucs will have the resolution they’re seeking when it comes to the future of Baker Mayfield in Tampa. Sitting in a hotel lobby in Phoenix this afternoon at the NFL owners […] The post Jason Licht: Bucs Have Had Many Good Contract Talks With Baker Mayfield Camp appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.
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