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Insider: Mayfield Eyes Steelers Move
11 Aug
Summary
- Baker Mayfield may not receive contract extension from Buccaneers.
- NFL insider suggests Mayfield could join Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Mayfield might accept less money to play for the Steelers.
Baker Mayfield's tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appears to be nearing its end, as the team is reportedly disinclined to offer him a contract extension for his final year. This situation has sparked considerable speculation regarding his future NFL destination.
Speculation intensified as an NFL insider suggested Mayfield could target the Pittsburgh Steelers as his next team. The insider further posited that Mayfield might be willing to accept a reduced salary to join the Steelers, a move that could potentially benefit him in multiple ways.
While Mayfield's potential departure is discussed, the Buccaneers retain options to keep him. They could utilize the franchise tag to retain his rights, potentially facilitating a trade to the Steelers or pursuing an extension to manage salary cap implications.
Despite these possibilities, the scenario of Mayfield leaving the Buccaneers for nothing, especially to a rival like the Steelers, remains a complex but discussed possibility for the upcoming offseason.
