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Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles Addresses Latest Baker Mayfield Contract Drama

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has been vocal about his contract situation as of late, and head coach Todd Bowles can’t avoid it. Mayfield has one season left on his three-year, $100 million deal, and he wanted a new contract extension done before training camp.

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Bucs Offered Baker Mayfield More Than $50MM Per Year

Initial reports regarding the breakdown of Baker Mayfield‘s extension negotiations with the Buccaneers indicated that the team was not willing to go above a $50MM AAV.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 1

How Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles responded to Baker Mayfield’s contract extension comments

Todd Bowles is not letting his quarterback’s contract frustration become a training camp distraction. The Buccaneers head coach addressed Baker Mayfield’s pointed comments from a day earlier, when the quarterback told reporters he felt “disrespected” and “undervalued” after extension talks with Tampa Bay stalled.

Baker Mayfield News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 31

Rumor: Baker Mayfield turned down ‘multiple’ short-term extension offers

Baker Mayfield appears to be highly motivated to play well and lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers deep into the postseason after the negotiations that took place this summer.

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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?

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Bucky Irving News / PewterReport.com / July 31

Bucky Irving: The Bucs’ X-Factor

A good athlete can become a master of technique, a great athlete can learn to lead others, but there are some athletes that possess a certain X-factor, something that can’t be taught.

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Buccaneers are upset with Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield’s public unhappiness with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not be doing him any favors in terms of his relationship with the organization. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter suggested there are bad feelings that are growing between Mayfield and the Buccaneers organization.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / July 31

Buccaneers Rookie Keionte Scott Is Already Turning Heads With His Football Intelligence

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the offseason knowing their defense needed a significant boost. After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the team invested heavily in improving the unit through free-agent additions and the 2026 NFL Draft.

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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 / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / July 31

What's Going On With Tristan Wirfs At Buccaneers Training Camp?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are nearing the end of their first week of training camp, with one noticeable absence throughout: All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / July 31

Baker Mayfield’s big day, injury updates, Antoine Winfield Jr.’s comeback, and more anchor Buccaneers training camp highlights from Day 3

The Buccaneers were back in action on Friday and there are plenty of training camp highlights to dive into. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up day 3 of training camp on Friday after a couple of productive practices on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / July 31

Report: Multiple Teams Are Calling the Buccaneers’ Vita Vea

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing a difficult situation with one of their most important defensive players. After failing to secure a contract extension, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade from the organization.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 31

Teams Calling Buccaneers About Vita Vea

Vita Vea‘s efforts to secure a Buccaneers extension were unsuccessful. As a result, a trade request is now in place with the Pro Bowl defensive tackle declining to participate in training camp.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / July 31

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

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.

Vita Vea News / Yardbarker / July 28