TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reworked quarterback Baker Mayfield's contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. The move gives him $30 million in guaranteed money in 2026 -- a year that previously had no guarantees, sources said.
Mayfield was entering the second year of a three-year deal worth $100 million with incentives that had pushed the deal to $115 million. But now he has extra security for his final year in Tampa, where he has reignited his career following four years with the Cleveland Browns and brief stints with the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams.
The 2017 Heisman Trophy winner and subsequent No. 1 draft pick is coming off not only two consecutive postseason appearances but statistically the best season of his career in 2024 and one of the best seasons of any quarterback in the league.
In 2024, Mayfield accounted for 41 passing touchdowns -- tied for the second most in the NFL. He threw for 4,500 passing yards and completed 71.4% of his passes -- both third most in the league.
