The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a disappointing season that noticed them narrowly miss out on the playoffs as a consequence of tiebreakers. The Buccaneers are hoping that quarterback Baker Mayfield will be capable of make them the promised land this season, however it seems he and the franchise are at a standstill with regards to his long-term future in Tampa.
“Contract stuff — it’s occurring, it’s beginning, the talks and what not,” Mayfield informed reporters on Friday. “However [we’re] not anyplace near what we have been considering. So, I’d to be right here long-term, however proper now that’s not the case. I’m below contract for 2026 and the blokes in that locker room and that employees know that I’m nonetheless going to do every little thing I can to win a Tremendous Bowl. To me, that’s the precedence. The whole lot else will maintain itself.
Baker Mayfield says he desires to remain in Tampa however they’re not shut on a brand new contract and he’s set a deadline of the beginning of coaching camp, not wanting to barter after that through the season. pic.twitter.com/RkVX9Nxg9s
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) June 5, 2026
“Clearly, sure, I might like to have a long-term deal performed, however they know my deadline: As quickly as coaching camp begins, we’re not doing any contract stuff. It’s all ball. It’s less than me when that will get performed by. So hopefully earlier than that. If not — nonetheless going to have an excellent 12 months.”
In gentle of Mayfield’s revelation, one analyst believes that he’s well-poised to hitch a brand new staff subsequent offseason following Aaron Rodgers’ retirement.
“I’ve bought a staff for him and it’s not the Browns…I believe Baker (Mayfield) going to the Steelers (subsequent 12 months) could be scrumptious,” Daryl Ruiter stated.
“I’ve bought a staff for him and it’s not the Browns…I believe Baker (Mayfield) going to the Steelers (subsequent 12 months) could be scrumptious.”
➡️ @RuiterWrongFAN w/ @CLETalkingHeads on #Bucs QB Baker Mayfield’s feedback on his future https://t.co/0QnQMsmcUT pic.twitter.com/162wBRrSW7
— 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan) June 5, 2026
Contemplating the Steelers nonetheless don’t seem to have a concrete plan for the place post-Rodgers, Mayfield could be the proper answer.
