Mayfield Stalls Deal With Bucs | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers are locked in a standoff over a new contract, with talks stalled and Mayfield refusing to negotiate until after training camp. Without a long-term deal, he’ll play the season as a free agent, forcing Tampa Bay into a risky gamble: either use the expensive franchise tag or risk losing him to the open market. Mayfield’s decision signals frustration and confidence in his market value — a bold move for a QB who’s never shied away from betting on himself. Meanwhile, the Bucs’ front office may be rethinking recent QB signings, wondering if they’ve overpaid — and whether they’re willing to pay the price to keep their franchise QB. 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/35f26914be54c86a