Sources: No real progress in Mayfield, Buccaneers contract talks
Baker Mayfield is set to enter the 2026 NFL season on an expiring deal as contract negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain stalled.
Sources (8)
- Report: Baker Mayfield Contract Extension Talks "Are Finished" JoeBucsFan.com · 3h ago
- ‘Not a Great Sign,’ ‘Get Jason Licht Out of Here’ Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Baker Mayfield to play 2026 season without new contract with Bucs NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Baker Mayfield will reportedly play 2026 season on expiring deal, pick up contract talks with Bucs in offseason Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Baker Mayfield To play on current deal Fantasy Footballers Podcast · 3h ago
- Baker Mayfield's Bucs Contract Talks Updated in New NFL Rumors Ahead of Training Camp Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Clock is ticking on a new Baker Mayfield deal NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Sources: No real progress in Mayfield, Buccaneers contract talks ESPN · 3h ago broke it first
The brief
With training camp approaching, the timeline for a new agreement between Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has reached an apparent standstill. Recent reporting from ESPN confirms that there has been no substantial progress in the ongoing contract talks between the quarterback and the organization.
Yahoo Sports and the Fantasy Footballers Podcast indicate that Mayfield will play the 2026 season on his current, expiring deal. While Bleacher Report and NBC Sports acknowledge the pressure of the ticking clock as the team prepares for the new season, current plans prioritize resuming discussions during the offseason.
Negotiations are now effectively shelved until the conclusion of the upcoming campaign. Coverage does not yet specify the exact obstacles preventing a deal, nor does it confirm if active communication between the two parties will continue during the season.
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Quick answers
Will Baker Mayfield sign a new deal before the 2026 season starts?
No, coverage indicates he will play the 2026 season on his existing, expiring contract.
When will contract talks between Mayfield and the Buccaneers resume?
Discussions are expected to pick up again during the offseason.
What is the status of the current negotiations?
According to ESPN, there has been no real progress made in the contract talks.
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