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Baker Mayfield calls out ‘disappointing’ contract negotiations with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield is looking for a long-term contract from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former No. 1 overall pick does not have a deal past the 2025 season and has been working with the team on one.

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There’s Hope With Vita Vea

It’s been looking bleak as of late with the news coming out about Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea wanting out. The two sides couldn’t reach a contract extension agreement, and now Vea wants a trade.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 30

Buccaneers risk repeating Washington's costly Kirk Cousins mistake with Baker Mayfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not close to placing the franchise tag on Baker Mayfield.

Baker Mayfield offers fiery response to failed contract negotiations at Buccaneers training camp

Steelers should keep tabs on Baker Mayfield in wake of Aaron Rodgers comments

Rich Eisen offers his thoughts on Kirk Cousins beating out Fernando Mendoza

Klint Kubiak announces Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision ahead of training camp

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL Passing-TD leaders' quiz

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The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Like It Or Not, the Bucs Are Being Smart About Baker Mayfield's Contract

Baker Mayfield wants a huge raise and long-term security, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneershaven't been willing to meet either of those demands. Throughout

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Baker Mayfield News / Field Level Media / July 30

Baker Mayfield: 'Disrespected' during contract talks with Bucs

Baker Mayfield told reporters Thursday that he felt "disrespected" and "undervalued" by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after failing to reach a contract extension by his self-imposed deadline.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30

Baker Mayfield calls out Buccaneers after failed contract talks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said Thursday that he felt “disrespected” by the team during recent failed contract negotiations. Mayfield set a self-imposed deadline of training camp to agree to a new deal with the team as he heads into the final year of his current three-year, $100 million agreement.

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Baker Mayfield News / Pro Football Rumors / July 30

Buccaneers Did Not Make $50MM-Per-Year Offer To Baker Mayfield

Training camp is underway for the Buccaneers. As a result, Baker Mayfield‘s self-imposed negotiating deadline for an extension has come and gone. Mayfield reported to camp as expected, but he and the Bucs were not able to reach an agreement on a new long-term deal.

Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30

Baker Mayfield Says Bucs’ Best Offer Was Just Two Years, ‘Pretty Far’ From $50M APY

Earlier this week, it was reported that Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield plans to play out his contract this season after the self-imposed deadline of the start of training camp for an extension was not met.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / July 30

Baker Mayfield offers fiery response to failed contract negotiations at Buccaneers training camp

Mayfield will be playing on an expiring contract in 2026.

Bucs risk repeating Washington's costly Kirk Cousins mistake with Mayfield

Steelers should keep tabs on Mayfield in wake of Aaron Rodgers comments

Steelers hear what they don't want to about Rodgers

Shedeur Sanders made major move in Browns QB competition, analyst says

Jahmyr Gibbs sends clear message to Lions amid contract dispute

Raiders provide much-needed Maxx Crosby update at training camp

Jordan Whitehead News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30

Steelers Discussing Possible Deal With Free Agent DB Jordan Whitehead

Per SI.com’s Noah Strackbein, the Steelers are discussing a possible deal with free agent DB Jordan Whitehead, and there’s said to be mutual interest between the two sides in getting something done.

Vita Vea News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30

Buccaneers Don’t Plan To Move Vita Vea Despite Interest

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports there is “pretty heavy” trade interest in Buccaneers DT Vita Vea, but Tampa Bay doesn’t plan to move him. Fowler says the Buccaneers have had several callers for the veteran lineman after he requested a trade without a new contract earlier this week.

Ifeatu Melifonwu News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29

Buccaneers Sign S Ifeatu Melifonwu

The Buccaneers enjoyed pristine safety health in the 2025 season, but that didn’t stop them from making a move to ensure they are necessarily stocked at the position.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / July 29

Bucs Camp Studs And Duds: 7/29

After months of growing anticipation, Bucs training camp is underway. It was the first extended look at the team in action and how all the additions and subtractions made throughout the offseason are coming together.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / July 29

Bucs Camp Insider 7-29: Training Camp Begins Without Two Big Stars

The Bucs returned to the practice fields at the AdventHealth Training Center Wednesday morning to open up training camp, signaling the unofficial official start of the 2026 season.

Vita Vea News / Yardbarker / July 29

There might be a shocking favorite to trade for Vita Vea

Vea, who's looking for a big deal of his own, requested a trade from the Buccaneers.

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea asking out of Tampa Bay after stalled negotiations

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

NFL News / PewterReport.com / July 29

David Walker Camp Diary: Bucs Pass Rusher Is Back!

Pewter Report’s Camp Diary series is back for the Bucs’ 2026 training camp in a new format with video interviews in addition to partial transcriptions.