Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Baker Mayfield, Bucs 'Not Anywhere Close' On New Contract

Baker Mayfield is heading into his fourth season as the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it might be his last. There's just one year left on the three-year deal Mayfield signed with the Bucs following the 2023 season, and training camp is fast approaching without a long-term extension in place.

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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.

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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?

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most career passing touchdowns' quiz

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

The 'Active multi-TD-catch games leaders' quiz

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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 / 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).

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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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

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

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 5

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.

Baker Mayfield Says Extension Talks Are Ongoing But ‘Not Anywhere Close’

Chris Godwin Jr. Is Looking Like His Old Self Again

Yaya Diaby Raises A Great Question About Bucs’ Defensive Front

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

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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

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 5

Baker Mayfield Says Extension Talks Are Ongoing But ‘Not Anywhere Close’

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his three-year, $100 million contract without an extension so far. Appearing at his youth football camp on Friday, Mayfield was asked about where things stand in contract negotiations.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / June 5

Zyon McCollum is in a better position to take on more responsibility in the Buccaneers defense and it can boost the secondary

Zyon McCollum is coming off a down year that featured both inconsistent play and a season-ending injury. He’s ready to bounce back in 2026 and that could feature more responsibility that would help the Buccaneers secondary.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / June 5

Bucs Favored To Win NFC South, But There’s A Catch

The Bucs have been expected to make the playoffs entering just about every season during the 2020s. ESPN’s latest playoff projections view Tampa Bay as favorites to reclaim the NFC South title, but the numbers suggest they remain far from the NFL’s true contenders entering 2026.