Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield listed as one of the top potential free agents for 2027

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• Baker Mayfield player · positive

  “Mayfield has quickly become one of the franchise’s top priorities for a new contract extension before the season begins.”

  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to secure Baker Mayfield with a long-term contract extension.

• Baker Mayfield player · positive

  “Mayfield has revived his career while helping keep the Buccaneers among the NFC's contenders. He threw for 4,500 yards and 40-plus touchdowns during the 2024 campaign, earning Pro Bowl consideration while leading Tampa Bay back to the postseason.”

  Strong statistical performance and career revival with Pro Bowl consideration and playoff leadership

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers team · positive

  “Mayfield has revived his career while helping keep the Buccaneers among the NFC’s contenders.”

  Baker Mayfield's performance has helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain competitive in the NFC.

• Baker Mayfield player · positive

  “Mayfield has quickly become one of the franchise’s top priorities for a new contract extension before the season begins.”

  The Buccaneers are looking to secure Mayfield with a long-term contract extension.

• Baker Mayfield player · positive

  “Mayfield has quickly become one of the franchise’s top priorities for a new contract extension before the season begins.”

  The Buccaneers are prioritizing Mayfield's contract extension due to his performance.

• Baker Mayfield player · positive

  “His aggressive downfield mentality and command of the offenses have made him a fan favorite and respected locker room leader.”

  Leadership qualities and fan favorability driving contract extension priority

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers team · positive

  “the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear intent on making sure quarterback Baker Mayfield never reaches the open market.”

  With the 2026 season approaching, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear intent on making sure quarterback Baker Mayfield never reaches the open market.

• Baker Mayfield player · positive

  “Buccaneers ownership and front office leadership have praised his production, toughness, and leadership since arriving in Tampa Bay.”

  Organizational praise for multiple dimensions of performance and character

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers team · positive

  “the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear intent on making sure quarterback Baker Mayfield never reaches the open market”

  Proactive organizational commitment to securing franchise quarterback long-term

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers team · neutral

  “With the 2026 season approaching, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear intent on making sure quarterback Baker Mayfield never reaches the open market. Ranked by The Atlantic as the No. 7 potential free agent in the 2027 class, Mayfield has quickly become one of the franchise’s top priorities for a new contract extension before the season begins.Mayfield is entering the final year of the three-year, $100 million contract he signed in 2024. Despite that, both sides have continued discussions on a lucrative extension that could land somewhere in the $45-$50 million-per-year range. Some projections have estimated a three-year pact worth roughly $155 million.Since arriving in Tampa Bay, Mayfield has revived his career while helping keep the Buccaneers among the NFC’s contenders. He threw for 4,500 yards and 40-plus touchdowns during the 2024 campaign, earning Pro Bowl consideration while leading Tampa Bay back to the postseason. His aggressive downfield mentality and command of the offenses have made him a fan favorite and respected locker room leader.While no official agreement has been announced, all signs point toward Tampa Bay wanting Mayfield secured as its long-term answer at quarterback. Buccaneers ownership and front office leadership have praised his production, toughness, and leadership since arriving in Tampa Bay.”

  With the 2026 season approaching, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear intent on making sure quarterback Baker Mayfield never reaches the open market. Ranked by The Atlantic as the No. 7 potential free agent in the 2027 class, Mayfield has quickly become one of the franchise’s top priorities for a new contract extension before the season begins.Mayfield is entering the final year of the three-year, $100 million contract he signed in 2024. Despite that, both sides have continued discussions on a lucrative extension that could land somewhere in the $45-$50 million-per-year range. Some projections have estimated a three-year pact worth roughly $155 million.Since arriving in Tampa Bay, Mayfield has revived his career while helping keep the Buccaneers among the NFC’s contenders. He threw for 4,500 yards and 40-plus touchdowns during the 2024 campaign, earning Pro Bowl consideration while leading Tampa Bay back to the postseason. His aggressive downfield mentality and command of the offenses have made him a fan favorite and respected locker room leader.While no official agreement has been announced, all signs point toward Tampa Bay wanting Mayfield secured as its long-term answer at quarterback. Buccaneers ownership and front office leadership have praised his production, toughness, and leadership since arriving in Tampa Bay.