Baker Mayfield re-signing with Buccaneers as QB reaches three-year deal worth up to $115 million

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Quarterback Baker Mayfield is staying put. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing their 2023 starter to a three-year deal worth up to $115 million, and $50 million guaranteed, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. 

Mayfield confirmed his return, saying, “I wanted a chance to come back. I love coach [Todd] Bowles and the staff. I’m happy to be here and I want to win more in the postseason.”

The deal breaks down as $30 million in 2024, $30 million in 2025, including $20 million guaranteed and $40 million in 2026. There is also $5 million per year worth of incentives, according to ESPN.

Mayfield was one of the top free agent quarterbacks and expected to come at a cost for any team interested. He is coming off a career year with Tampa, with highs in passing yards (4,044) and touchdowns (28), while throwing just 10 interceptions in 17 games.

In his first year with the Bucs, he helped lead the…

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Author : Shanna McCarriston

Publish date : 2024-03-10 22:14:02

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