Baker Mayfield agrees to three-year extension with Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers secured a three-year extension, moving past earlier camp tensions.
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Football fans and sports followers will feel the immediate impact of quarterback Baker Mayfield remaining with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for three additional years following a newly announced contract agreement. This resolution follows a shift from earlier reports of being at odds at the start of training camp to securing a major new deal as the season begins.
Yahoo Sports noted that drama is now out the window following the agreement. Coverage across outlets including ESPN, NBC Sports, Fox Sports, The New York Times, CBS Sports, NFL Network, and TribLIVE.com details a three-year extension valued at $165 million according to sources and reports, with an official announcement coming directly from the team.
Future updates will clarify how this massive contract impacts the team's performance on the field as the newly begun season progresses.
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Sources (11)
- Bucs, Mayfield reach 3-year, $165M extension, sources say www.espn.com · 2h ago
- Bucs announce three-year extension with Baker Mayfield NBC Sports · 4h ago
- Baker drama 'out the window' after extension Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers go from being at odds at start of camp to a monster contract to start season Fox News · 5h ago
- Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers agree to 3-year contract extension: Source The New York Times · 5h ago
- Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers agree to three-year contract extension, per report CBS Sports · 5h ago
- NFL Network: Buccaneers, QB Baker Mayfield agree to three-year, $165M contract extension NFL.com · 5h ago
- Bucs, Baker Mayfield agree to 3-year extension, sources say ESPN · 5h ago
- Baker Mayfield agrees to three-year extension with Buccaneers NBC Sports · 5h ago
- Baker Mayfield Cashes In Ahead of Browns Reunion Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Baker Mayfield reportedly gets $165M, 3-year deal from Buccaneers TribLIVE.com · 5h ago broke it first
Quick answers
How long is Baker Mayfield's new extension with the Buccaneers?
The extension is for three years.
What is the reported financial value of the contract?
Sources and reports indicate the deal is worth $165 million.
Which outlets reported on the agreement?
Outlets including ESPN, NBC Sports, Fox News, The New York Times, CBS Sports, NFL Network, and TribLIVE.com provided coverage.
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