The Tampa Bay Buccaneers must decide soon whether to extend quarterback Baker Mayfield before his contract expires after the 2026 season. General manager Jason Licht has kept open the possibility of a new deal while noting that all plans center on the player.
Mayfield enters the final year of the three-year, $100 million contract he signed in March 2024. His 2026 base salary was restructured in April 2025 to $10 million plus a $30 million roster bonus due March 20, 2026.
Licht said at the NFL Scouting Combine that everything remains on the table and that the team knows Mayfield well after three seasons together. He added that no one wants to see the quarterback leave.
The 2025 season ended with an 8-9 record and no playoffs after a 6-2 start. Mayfield posted career lows in several categories with the Buccaneers, though a shoulder injury was cited as a factor.
Recent quarterback contracts provide context. Daniel Jones agreed to a two-year, $88 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts, while several high-salary extensions for other quarterbacks were terminated.
