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Bucs GM Licht Expects Long-Term Mayfield Deal
31 Mar
Summary
- Buccaneers aim to extend Baker Mayfield's contract beyond 2026.
- Mayfield's stellar 2024 season included 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns.
- General Manager Jason Licht expressed confidence in securing Mayfield.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are actively working to secure quarterback Baker Mayfield's long-term future with the team, aiming for an extension that would extend his tenure beyond the 2026 season. Mayfield is currently entering the final year of a three-year deal signed after a career resurgence in 2023. General Manager Jason Licht confirmed ongoing conversations with Mayfield's representatives and expressed strong confidence in finalizing a new contract.
Licht praised Mayfield as a resilient and pivotal leader for the Buccaneers. In the 2024 season, Mayfield delivered his best performance, completing 71.4% of his passes for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns, and a 106.8 passer rating. Despite losing key players like Mike Evans and Lavonte David in free agency, the team unequivocally considers this Mayfield's squad.
Beyond Mayfield, the Buccaneers also intend to extend the contract of outside linebacker YaYa Diaby, who is entering the final season of his rookie deal. Licht highlighted Diaby as a valuable young player deserving of long-term commitment, underscoring the team's focus on retaining key talent.
