Mayfield’s Contract Stalemate | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Baker Mayfield’s future with the Buccaneers hangs in the balance as contract talks stall into the final year of his deal, despite a $30M guarantee for 2026. He’s frustrated, calling himself a franchise QB and feeling undervalued—especially after seeing Vita Vea’s long-awaited extension serve as both a motivator and a mirror to stalled negotiations. GM Jason Licht confirms talks are on hold until after the season, with focus squarely on the Bengals opener. The franchise tag looms for 2025, but for now, both sides agree: football comes first. 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/0e354fe31f2e1dc6