Baker Mayfield secures $165 million extension with Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield has signed a three-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers worth $165 million. This agreement, announced just before the 2026 NFL season, keeps him under contract through 2029. Initially feeling disrespected by the team's earlier offers, Mayfield halted negotiations at the start of training camp but later resumed talks, leading to this significant deal.