Baker Mayfield news
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The gist
Baker Mayfield enters 2026 on final year of $100M deal, no extension. He signed a $100K giveaway partnership with Every Man Jack.
Background
Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is entering the 2026 NFL season without a contract extension. He is in the final year of a three-year, $100 million deal that can reach $115 million with incentives. Despite talks during training camp, no new deal was reached, and Mayfield has said he won't discuss further until the offseason. He has also signed a promotional partnership with men's grooming brand Every Man Jack.
How it unfolded
- Jul 28, 2026Mayfield's self-imposed deadline for a new contract passes without a deal.
- Jul 30, 2026The Buccaneers make their last contract offer; no talks since.
- Aug 31, 2026Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels earns the QB2 job behind Mayfield.
- Sep 1, 2026Mayfield announces a $100K giveaway partnership with Every Man Jack.
- Sep 4, 2026Reports detail Mayfield's frustration with contract talks, using Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence, and Brock Purdy as comps.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports Mayfield used quarterbacks like Jordan Love and Trevor Lawrence as comparisons, seeking a deal around $50 million per year.
- Public
- Mayfield said, 'Sometimes you have to put yourself backed into a corner and fight your way out,' indicating his motivation for the season.
Still unverified
Reports of Mayfield's frustration and specific contract demands are based on unnamed sources, not confirmed by Mayfield or the Buccaneers.