Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

NFL Announces Baker Mayfield News Before Saints Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 4, 2025 11:27 AM ET

Baker Mayfield has found a home with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Mayfield has been leading the Buccaneers for the past several seasons, looking to compete for a Super Bowl title with one of the most electric offenses in the NFL.

As Mayfield and the Buccaneers prepare for a divisional matchup in Week 14, the NFL shared some exciting news on the Tampa Bay quarterback.

Mayfield has been named the Buccaneers' club winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

He was included in the 32 club winner announcement, which also stars Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, D.J. Reader of the Detroit Lions, Cameron Dicker of the Los Angeles Chargers and several other stars at their respective positions.

We're proud to announce the 32 club winners for the league’s most prestigious honor: the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by @Nationwide. #WPMOY pic.twitter.com/KD5puLlX9b
— NFL (@NFL) December 4, 2025

Baker Mayfield is widely considered one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but he's also been a prominent figure outside the white lines.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback runs the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation with his wife, leading philanthropic change that focuses on giving back to children in need.

Mayfield is a nominee for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which will be presented during NFL Honors on Feb. 5.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks on during a game.© Nathan Ray Seebek-Imagn Images

Baker Mayfield has been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the past three seasons. Before playing with the Buccaneers, led by head coach Todd Bowles, Mayfield also played for the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams.

Mayfield and the Buccaneers (7-5) will play against the New Orleans Saints (2-10) at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on CBS, looking to make a push toward the postseason while Tampa Bay deals with various injuries this season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: