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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield financials Mon Mar 11, 12:57 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield signed a three-year deal worth $100 million with a max value of $115 million. The deal includes a $28.875 million signing bonus and $40 million fully guaranteed. Mayfield will receive $10 million more fully guaranteed in March 2025. He has base salaries of $30 million in 2025 and $40 million in 2026. There are $5 million in incentives in each of the three years of the deal.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield staying in Tampa Sun Mar 10, 05:06 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield have agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $115 million that includes $50 million guaranteed, per sources on Sunday, March 10.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans confident in QB's return Fri Mar 8, 05:27 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans said he is extremely confident that impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield will re-sign with the Buccaneers this offseason.
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Buccaneers | Good talks between TB, Baker Mayfield Mon Mar 4, 09:46 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield's agent had positive contract talks with the Buccaneers at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, according to sources.
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Patriots | New England interested in Baker Mayfield Mon Mar 4, 05:04 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield is a player the New England Patriots will be interested in once free agency begins, but the Patriots seem to be a long shot to sign Mayfield.
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Falcons | Falcons expected to pursue Baker Mayfield Sat Mar 2, 01:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield is expected to be a target of the Atlanta Falcons in free agency if the team can't acquire Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields in a trade, per sources on Saturday, March 2.
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Falcons | ATL a Baker Mayfield dark horse? Fri Mar 1, 10:52 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield could have the Atlanta Falcons as a dark horse option to sign him.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield contract talks begin Fri Feb 23, 11:45 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield has had preliminary talks with the team about a new contract, according to sources Friday, Feb. 23. Mayfield is slated to be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins in March.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield had passes batted down Wed Feb 21, 01:40 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield had 20 of his passes batted down at the line of scrimmage this past season, which was tied for most in the NFL.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield not receiving tag Tue Feb 20, 11:41 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield won't receive the franchise tag from the team as they plan to use it on S Antoine Winfield Jr.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield set for big raise? Sun Feb 18, 08:29 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield's next contract likely 'would be a tick above' the three-year, $75 million deal signed by Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith during the 2023 offseason, according to Jonathan Jones of CBSSports.com.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield may receive tag Sun Feb 18, 06:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield is expected to be a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason.
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Buccaneers | TB hoping to finalize Baker Mayfield deal soon Sat Feb 17, 11:48 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could save $1.725 million against the 2024 salary cap and pushed out into future years if they can get a contract extension with QB Baker Mayfield finalized before Monday, Feb. 20. Mayfield is a pending free agent but there is mutual interest in keeping him in Tampa Bay.
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Buccaneers | Inside track to re-sign QB Mayfield Sat Feb 10, 03:47 PM
Ian Rapoport, from NFL Network, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the inside track to re-sign QB Baker Mayfield.
| Footballguys view: The move would make sense for both sides. The Buccaneers need Mayfield, and he enjoyed a career resurgence with them in 2023. Mayfield threw for 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns en route to a playoff berth and a Wild Card Round win over the Eagles. There's buzz that Mayfield wants to stay, and he wants to them to keep impending free agent WR Mike Evans. The franchise tag is an option for either of these players if the Bucs want to keep the band together. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield interested in staying Thu Feb 8, 05:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield said that the Buccaneers will be the leading candidate to sign him this offseason.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield throws for three scores Sun Jan 21, 06:16 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 26-of-41 passes for 349 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Detroit Lions. He also ran twice for 15 yards. He had two games in the postseason with three or more passing touchdowns, tying QB Tom Brady for the most such playoff games in franchise history.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield interested in returning Sun Jan 21, 12:57 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Baker Mayfield is interested in re-signing with the Buccaneers this offseason, and the team would like to keep him. Mayfield could be a candidate for the franchise tag if the two sides are not able to reach a long-term deal.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield ready to play Fri Jan 19, 04:20 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 19, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Buccaneers | Full practice for Baker Mayfield Thu Jan 18, 04:54 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 18.
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Buccaneers | Full practice for Baker Mayfield Wed Jan 17, 04:18 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 17. The Buccaneers did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield goes over 300 yards Tue Jan 16, 12:09 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 22-of-36 passes for 337 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Jan. 15. He also ran twice for 16 yards.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield officially active Mon Jan 15, 06:53 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) is officially active for the Wild Card playoff game.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield will play Sun Jan 14, 03:54 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) will play in the Wild Card playoff game despite being listed as questionable for the game, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield questionable Sat Jan 13, 06:59 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) was limited at practice and is questionable on the Wild Card injury report Saturday, Jan. 13.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield back on field Fri Jan 12, 05:07 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 12.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield misses practice Thu Jan 11, 04:42 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 11. The Buccaneers did not hold a practice Thursday, so this is an estimation.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield has ankle injury Wed Jan 10, 01:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 18 but is feeling better and will see how things go during the week, he said on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
| Footballguys view: If it's not one thing, it's another with Mayfield. He's battled through various injuries this year including ribs, and now he's dealing with a bad ankle. They'll limit him during the week of practice to get him as ready as possible for the Wild Card game against the Eagles on Monday. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield throws for 137 yards Sun Jan 7, 03:47 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield went 20-for-32 for 137 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. He also rushed for seven yards on five carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield was limping after a first quarter sack and didn't play up to the level he had established earlier this season. He won't be 100% for next week's game against the NFC East runner-up. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield to play in Week 18 Sun Jan 7, 09:28 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) will play in Week 18's game against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Week 18 injury report Fri Jan 5, 01:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Mike Greene (calf) practiced in full all week but has been ruled out for Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers. WR Trey Palmer (hip) and LB K.J. Britt (calf) were limited in practice on Friday, Jan. 5, and are listed as questionable. CB Carlton Davis (concussion), WR Rakim Jarrett (quad), TE Ko Kieft (shoulder) and QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable. LB Shaquil Barrett (groin), OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) and S Kaevon Merriweather (thigh) also practiced in full on Friday but have been removed from the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield earns questionable tag vs. CAR Fri Jan 5, 01:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) was upgraded to full practice on Friday, Jan. 5, but is listed as questionable for Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield good to go Fri Jan 5, 12:25 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) is expected to play against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18, according to the team Friday, Jan. 5.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield upgraded to limited practice Thu Jan 4, 02:47 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) was limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 4.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield is going to gut it out in Week 18. The Buccaneers are trying to engineer a postseason run, and even though he's not 100 percent Mayfield is the leader and key to their hopes. |
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's practice report for Thursday Thu Jan 4, 02:36 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Ko Kieft (shoulder), QB Baker Mayfield (ribs), WR Trey Palmer (hip) and OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) were limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 4. LB Shaquil Barrett (groin), CB Carlton Davis (concussion), DT Mike Greene (calf), WR Rakim Jarrett (quad) and S Kaevon Merriweather (thigh) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield a 'DNP' Wednesday Wed Jan 3, 02:45 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) did not practice on Wednesday, Jan. 3. His participation was an estimate after the team only held a walkthrough.
| Footballguys view: A walkthrough doesn't give us much to go on. Mayfield is banged up, but ribs injuries come down to pain tolerance...and he's one tough cookie. We should see him out there practicing later in the week. |
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Buccaneers | Bucs' Wednesday injury report Wed Jan 3, 02:42 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs), TE Ko Kieft (shoulder) and OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) did not take part in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Also, S Kaevon Merriweather (thigh), WR Trey Palmer (hip) and CB Carlton Davis (concussion) were limited and LB Shaquil Barrett (groin), DL Mike Greene (calf) and WR Rakim Jarrett (quadriceps) practiced in full. The injury report was an estimation, as the Bucs only held a walkthrough.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield expected to play in finale Mon Jan 1, 01:45 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) is dealing with soreness but is expected to play in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers, the team announced Monday, Jan. 1.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield struggled against the Saints in Week 17, and he got banged up with this ribs injury. Against the Panthers in Week 18, Mayfield should perform better as the Buccaneers are looking to secure the NFC South title and head to the postseason with some momentum. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield salvages rough Week 17 late Mon Jan 1, 03:35 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield finished 22-of-33 for 309 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns with two interceptions in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield solid in win Sun Dec 24, 08:52 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 26 of his 35 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns and added five rushing yards in a 30-12 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield wants to return next year Sun Dec 24, 09:29 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield, who is set to become a free agent at the end of this season, have mutual interest on returning for the 2024 season, according to multiple sources.
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Buccaneers | Outstanding game for Baker Mayfield Sun Dec 17, 03:55 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield went 22-for-28 for 381 yards and four touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. He did lose a fumble during the game.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield was a playoff hero today in fantasy leagues and he might get the Bucs back to the playoffs if he keeps playing like this. A matchup with the Jaguars is up next week and Mayfield has played his way into contention to start in 1QB leagues. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield accounts for three TDs Sun Dec 10, 04:56 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield went 14-for-29 for 144 yards and two touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14. He also rushed for three yards and one touchdown on three carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield was held in check for most of this game until a 12 play, 70-yard drive, capped by touchdown pass to Cade Otton gave the Bucs the lead in the waning seconds. Mayfield has been a surprise solid QB2/Superflex. He is in first place going into Week 15, with the Packers up next. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield goes over 200 yards Sun Dec 3, 09:41 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 14-of-29 passes for 202 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 13 against the Carolina Panthers, while adding two runs for minus-2 yards.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield will play vs. Carolina Fri Dec 1, 02:27 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle) practiced in full all week and has been removed from the injury report for Week 13 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 13 Fri Dec 1, 02:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (groin), CB Jamel Dean (ankle, foot) and DT Mike Greene (calf) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 13 versus the Carolina Panthers. LB Devin White (foot) did not practice for a second consecutive day on Friday, Dec. 1, and has also been ruled out. LB SirVocea Dennis (illness) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. WR Chris Godwin (neck) did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. CB Dee Delaney (personal) also did not practice on Friday but is expected to be available. CB Carlton Davis (ankle), LB YaYa Diaby (ankle) and QB Baker Mayfield (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield fully practices Thu Nov 30, 04:33 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 30.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Thursday practice report Thu Nov 30, 03:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (groin), CB Jamel Dean (ankle, foot), LB SirVocea Dennis (illness), DT Mike Greene (calf) and LB Devin White (foot) did not practice on Thursday, Nov. 30. LB YaYa Diaby (ankle) and WR Chris Godwin (neck) were limited. CB Carlton Davis (ankle) and QB Baker Mayfield (ankle) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield fully practices Wed Nov 29, 03:36 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 29. The Buccaneers did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield expected to play Wed Nov 29, 03:18 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle) is expected to play in the Week 13 game even though he is dealing with an ankle injury, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
| Footballguys view: Testing revealed no major concerns about Mayfield's ankle injury. He should be out there for a home game against the Panthers in Week 13. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield MRI negative Mon Nov 27, 03:15 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle) had a negative MRI on his ankle injury, according to sources Monday, Nov. 27.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield was banged up in Week 12, but the MRI reveals this is a minor injury. He should be brought back slowly during the week of practice in preparation for the Panthers in Week 13. |
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