Baker Mayfield's Comments Show Extension With Buccaneers Is Complicated

Baker Mayfield says he wants to stay long-term in Tampa but is prepared to play out the 2026 season on his current deal if an extension isn’t reached.
He’s given a clear deadline — no contract talks once training camp starts — so expect negotiations to heat up before late July.
With Lavonte David retired and Mike Evans in San Francisco, Mayfield is the unquestioned face of the Bucs, and his 2026 play will likely decide whether they commit long-term.