Baker Mayfield’s Big Payday in Tampa | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Baker Mayfield just signed a historic three-year, $165M deal with the Buccaneers—tying him for third-highest QB average salary in the NFL. The move signals Tampa Bay’s long-term QB commitment, fueled by his stellar 2024 season: 4,500 yards, 41 TDs, and over 71% completion rate. Critics like Skip Bayless thought the standoff would ignite a chip-on-shoulder performance, but Mayfield’s now cashed in—and fans wonder if this massive payday will lift him even higher—or just inflate expectations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7739e568dcee2f0c