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How Much Should The Buccaneers Pay Baker Mayfield On His Next Contract?

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Holdout From Bucs QB Baker Mayfield Unlikely

Baker Mayfield has set a training camp deadline for a contract extension with the Buccaneers, but the two sides are far apart heading into June. Despite

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / June 6

Saturday Scouting: Eric Rivers Brings Rare Speed To The Bucs

The Bucs have long had a strong receiving corps that has been headlined by Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Jr. Well, Evans is gone and Godwin is coming off the worst season of his career.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / June 6

Slivon’s Slant: Inside The 2026 Bucs Offensive Line Room

In football, a slant route is built on timing and precision. The receiver does not waste motion – he breaks sharply across the field into open space before the defense can react.

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Some of the greatest players in NFL history have graced the cover of "Madden." How many of these players can you name in five minutes?

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Baker Mayfield News / A to Z Sports / June 6

ESPN insider adds new layer to Baker Mayfield’s contract negotiations that will help keep people from freaking out

Baker Mayfield’s comments about his contract negotiations grabbed a lot of people’s attention on Friday and many are worried about his future with the Buccaneers.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / June 6

The Good (and Concerning) from Bucs Minicamp

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing some big questions as the head into the 2026 NFL season, but they've also made some key additions in hopes of returning to the top of the NFC South after a disappointing finish to their 2025 campaign.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Baker Mayfield’s Contract Statement Leaves Buccaneers With Decision

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield came together at the right time for both parties, but no one knows how much longer the marriage will last. The former Oklahoma Sooner signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Buccaneers in March 2023 after playing 12 combined games with the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams in 2022.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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Baker Mayfield News / Field Level Media / June 5

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield sets deadline for contract talks

Baker Mayfield said contract talks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "not anywhere close" to what he is looking for and set a deadline of the start of training camp to either reach an agreement or pause negotiations.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 5

Mayfield breaks silence about Evans leaving Buccaneers for 49ers

Baker Mayfield breaks silence about Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers for 49ers

While speaking with reporters about his contract situation and other matters on Friday, Mayfield addressed Evans' departure.

Baker Mayfield shares alarming update about contract talks with Buccaneers

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5

Baker Mayfield raises doubts about his Buccaneers future

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield does not appear happy with how the team is handling his contract situation. Mayfield is heading into a

NFL News / PewterReport.com / June 5

SR’s FAB 5: A’Shawn Robinson Is The Alpha The Bucs Defense Needed

The say a picture says 1,000 words. Look at that mug shot of new Bucs defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson. That look says it all. No smile. Robinson means business.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / June 5

Bucs, QB Baker Mayfield ‘Not Anywhere Close’ To Extension

The clock is ticking on a contract extension for Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. Entering the last year of his deal, Mayfield told reporters on Friday that he and the team are “not anywhere close” to an agreement (via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times).

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 6

Baker Mayfield shares alarming update about contract talks with Buccaneers

Where do things stand in contract talks between QB Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Mayfield has offered an update that could sound alarms for Bucs fans.

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Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith has a worrisome George Pickens take

Benton Whitley News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 4