NFL insider delivers Baker Mayfield contract update Buccaneers fans were waiting for

Baker Mayfield’s contract negotiations has been the biggest storyline of the offseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but that saga could be coming to an end soon. 

Mayfield has given the organization until the start of training camp to re-sign him, or he’ll walk away from the negotiating table and play out his contract year. 

Training camp is just a week away, and we’re in the final countdown for the two sides to reach an agreement. A credible NFL insider believes a deal will be struck in crunch time. 

Albert Breer predicts Baker Mayfield will sign a contract extension with Buccaneers before Week 1

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported that the Buccaneers are ready to “dive in” to negotiations, and he’s confident that Mayfield will soon be signed to a long-term extension.

I think they’ll get something done before Week 1. This isn’t overly complicated. Mayfield is due to make $40 million this year, the final year of the three-year, $100 million deal he and the Bucs agreed to. So he doesn’t have to overextend himself to get a contract. The franchise tag for quarterbacks projects to just over $50 million for 2027, meaning two tags would be just north of $110 million total. That sets the APY at $55 million per year, which is right around where Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence and Jordan Love are.Albert Breer

The predicted AAV range of $50-55 million for Mayfield is a significant raise, but a well-deserved one. 

There are currently 12 quarterbacks making at least $50 million annually, and Mayfield’s production suggests he belongs to be a part of that group. 

There’s no secret that both Mayfield and the organization are operating in good faith, and want a deal to be struck. Those inside the building view Mayfield as the franchise quarterback, and Mayfield loves playing for the Buccaneers. 

With the deadline looming, it could provide the extra push needed for both sides to meet in the middle and end the contract standoff before training camp.

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