Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may be heading toward a split sooner than anyone anticipated.  The 31-year-old has developed into one of the better starting quarterbacks in the NFL during his time in Tampa Bay.  While the team has only made the playoffs once in his three years there, he has consistently put his eye popping numbers.

Unfortunately, that may not be enough.  Here are the details.

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Baker Mayfield’s Comments Spark Concern About His Future With The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

During his first public remarks this offseason, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield emphasized that contract extension negotiations “are nowhere near what we expected” and that it is time to “get something done long-term.”

As General Manager Jason Licht has stated multiple times this offseason, the Buccaneers do not have a specific timeline in mind. According to Mayfield and his agent, Tom Mills, their own timeline has been set: by training camp, which begins in late July.

“Obviously, yes, I would love to have a long-term deal done, but they know my deadline: As soon as training camp starts, we’re not doing any contract stuff. It’s all ball,” Mayfield said. “It’s not up to me when that gets done by. So hopefully before that. If not — still going to have a good year.”

Mayfield is entering the third year of a three-year contract extension signed in 2024.

“We’d love to be here long-term. And as of right now, that’s not exactly the case, but I’m under contract for 2026,” Mayfield said. “And the guys in that locker and the staff know that I’m still going to be me. I’m still going to do everything I can to help this team win a Super Bowl. And to me, that’s the priority. Everything else will take care of itself.”

Baker Mayfield’s Career Stats

In his eight year career Mayfield has spent time with the Cleveland Browns (who drafted him), Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Here is a look at his career stats thus far:

• 123 games played
• 120 total starts
• 58-62 career starting record
• 2,500 passing completions
• 3,938 passing attempts
• 63.5 completion percentage
• 28,525 passing yards
• 197 passing touchdowns
• 101 interceptions
• 1,583 rushing yards
• 11 rushing touchdowns

Playoff Stats

• 5 games played
• 5 total starts
• 2-3 starting record
• 101 passing completions
• 166 passing attempts
• 64.5 completion percentage
• 1,338 passing yards
• 12 touchdowns
• 3 interceptions
• 68 rushing yards

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Baker Mayfield had an inconsistent season with the Bucs due to injury and overall performance issues. His performance and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ season fate were closely tied together.

As their star QB couldn’t stay consistent, the Bucs suffered. Now the QB is left in limbo over his extension talks with the Bucs, but he has made his stance on a new contract clear and has set an ultimatum to prevent further delay.

Baker Mayfield Not Keen to Handle Contract Talks After Training Camp Starts

Baker Mayfield signed a three-year, $100 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024. Even though his contract runs through 2026, Mayfield wants to resolve the contract situation before training camp so he can put his full focus on football.

“As soon as training camp starts we’re not doing any contract stuff,” Mayfield said. “It’s all ball. So it’s not up to me when that gets done by but hopefully before.”

Baker Mayfield and his family love being in Tampa and plan on staying there for a long time, as they have already settled down. “Yeah, I think first and foremost regardless we’ve built roots here in Tampa. We love the community, love being here. They have embraced us, enjoy being here, obviously can raise kids here,” he said.

Mayfield has made it clear that he wants to remain long-term. Despite his interest and desire to stay, the Bucs are moving slowly on contract extension talks, and Mayfield is not happy about it. “Contract stuff it’s happening, starting talks, whatnot. Not anywhere close to what you were thinking,” Mayfield said.

Still, Baker wants the talks wrapped up before training camp so he can focus on football. Regardless of the contract situation, he says his full focus is on winning the Super Bowl with the Bucs. “So going to do everything I can to help this team win a Super Bowl. And that’s to me that’s the priority. Everything else [will] take care of itself.”

Despite Mayfield’s clear interest, the Bucs appear less confident in him. They likely want more guaranteed consistency and are waiting to evaluate his sharpness in the upcoming training camp.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hesitate on Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield has set a firm ultimatum, but the Bucs are hesitating to commit big money given his inconsistent performance in 2025. He had a strong 2024 season but could not replicate that level last season, despite starting strong.

Mayfield began the 2025 season well but struggled from mid-season onward due to injuries, a slump, and a late-season team collapse. He finished with 3,693 passing yards (10th in NFL), 26 TDs (tied-7th), 11 INTs, 6.8 YPA, 543 completions (63.2%), a 90.6 passer rating, and took 36 sacks.

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started the season promisingly, going 5-1, but ultimately finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs. It appeared that when Mayfield couldn’t perform, the entire team lost its rhythm. That is why, despite his ultimatum, the Bucs want to wait and reevaluate before offering him a larger extension with guaranteed money.

Mayfield’s current contract runs through 2026. His intention is clear — he wants to stay long-term and win a Super Bowl. But if the Bucs wait too long, Mayfield will become an unrestricted free agent in 2027.

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