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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