Baker Mayfield iyo Tampa Bay Buccaneers waxay gaareen heshiis saddex sano ah oo $165 milyan ah
Baker Mayfield iyo Tampa Bay Buccaneers ayaa ku dhawaaqay heshiis saddex sano ah oo $165 milyan ah, kaas oo ka dhigaya Mayfield qofka ugu sarreeya ee heshiis uga baxay xulka Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Heshiiska ayaa ku xiran ilaa xilli ciyaareedka 2029.
Heshiiska cusub iyo qiimaha
Heshiiska cusub wuxuu ka kooban yahay $110 milyan oo lacag la xisaabiyo, iyadoo la raacayo $40 milyan oo la xisaabiyo ee Mayfield uusan hore u heli jiray. Heshiiska cusub wuxuu ku xiran yahay $55 milyan sanad kasta, kaas oo ka mid ah heshiisyada ugu sarreeya xulka.
Heshiiska hore ee Mayfield wuxuu ahaa saddex sano oo $100 milyan ah, kaas oo ku xiran $33.33 milyan sanad kasta. Heshiiska cusub wuxuu ka sarreeyaa heshiiska hore, kaas oo ahaa saddex sano oo $100 milyan ah.
Dib-u-dhaca iyo xalinta
Mayfield iyo Tampa Bay Buccaneers ayaa dib u bilowday wadahadallada kadib markii ay dib u eegteen heshiiska hore. Mayfield wuxuu sheegay inuu doonayay inuu helo heshiis oo uu ku xiro xulka ilaa 2029, kaas oo uu ku xiro $165 milyan.
Mayfield wuxuu sheegay inuu doonayay inuu helo heshiis oo uu ku xiro xulka ilaa 2029, kaas oo uu ku xiro $165 milyan. Heshiiska cusub wuxuu ka sarreeyaa heshiiska hore, kaas oo ahaa saddex sano oo $100 milyan ah.
Qoraalada rasmiga ah
Joel Glazer, madaxa Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wuxuu sheegay in heshiiska cusub uu ka dhigay Mayfield qofka ugu sarreeya ee heshiis uga baxay xulka. Glazer wuxuu sheegay in heshiiska cusub uu ka dhigay Mayfield qofka ugu sarreeya ee heshiis uga baxay xulka.
Jason Licht, guddoomiyaha Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wuxuu sheegay inuu aad u faraxsan yahay in Mayfield uu ku xiro xulka ilaa 2029. Licht wuxuu sheegay inuu aad u faraxsan yahay in Mayfield uu ku xiro xulka ilaa 2029.
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached a three-year contract extension worth $165 million, keeping the quarterback in Tampa through the 2029 season after weeks of stalled negotiations.
Deal Details and Financial Terms
The new agreement includes $110 million in new guarantees, on top of the $40 million Mayfield was already scheduled to earn in 2026, averaging $55 million per season and ranking tied for third highest in the league. This figure represents a significant jump from his previous contract, which was three years and $100 million, averaging $33.33 million annually.
The Bucs' earlier offer of two years and $50 million was deemed too low by Mayfield and his agent Tom Mills, who felt it would have ranked him 13th in salary among NFL quarterbacks. The new deal reflects a long-term commitment that both sides had been seeking, with the salary cap expected to rise in the coming year.
Negotiation Timeline and Public Statements
Mayfield and the Bucs had broken off talks just before training camp began and did not resume discussions until the previous weekend. Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht expressed optimism about Mayfield's future, stating he was 'very optimistic' the quarterback would return beyond 2026 and that he 'wants to play' and prove himself as the franchise quarterback.
When asked if ownership was comfortable with Mayfield's asking price, Licht responded, 'You're always comfortable with a great player and you make things work.' Bucs owner Joel Glazer added that the contract reflects the team's belief in Mayfield's leadership and competitive spirit, calling it the largest deal in franchise history.
Team Context and Player Advocacy
Mayfield is the second player Licht and the Bucs have signed to long-term extensions in the past month, following Vita Vea, who requested a trade before agreeing to a new deal. Vea publicly advocated for Mayfield, saying, 'Baker is the heart and soul of this team.... I hope things get figured out with him. I know we'd all love to have him. Everybody loves Baker. That's somebody that you wish to have on your side on game day.'
Mayfield stated he never intended to reset the market but wanted compensation for his achievements, including two straight NFC South division titles and a 2023 playoff victory. Several top signal-callers, including C.J. Stroud, Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Bo Nix, are also expected to seek new deals in the near future.
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