Darnold’s Contract Could Top Mayfield’s | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Baker Mayfield just inked a massive three-year, $165 million extension with the Buccaneers—averaging $55M annually—shocking fans who thought talks were on hold. For Seahawks fans, this sets a new benchmark for Sam Darnold’s next deal. Both QBs were high draft picks who struggled early, but Darnold’s recent success—two 14-win seasons and a Super Bowl ring—outweighs Mayfield’s Pro Bowl-caliber year despite injuries and missing the playoffs. With the cap rising and Darnold’s proven track record across teams, his next contract could start at $55M+, possibly hitting $60M if he keeps delivering wins. Analysts even ranked Darnold ahead of Mayfield this offseason—making his potential payday even more tantalizing. 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/08fea710040e685f