The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached an agreement with quarterback Baker Mayfield on a new three-year contract, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The deal is worth a maximum of $45 million over the three-year term, carrying a base average of $14.35 million per season. According to the report, the contract includes $28.7 million in fully guaranteed money. The agreement ensures that the former No. 1 overall pick will remain the focal point of the Buccaneers' offense following a resurgent 2023 campaign.
Mayfield led Tampa Bay to an NFC South division title last year, throwing for a career-high 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns. This signing comes shortly after the team secured star wide receiver Mike Evans with a long-term extension, keeping the core of the franchise's passing attack together for the foreseeable future.
The 28-year-old quarterback originally joined the Buccaneers on a one-year deal last offseason before winning the starting job and leading the team to a Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. By securing this multi-year deal, Mayfield solidifies his status as the successor to Tom Brady in Tampa Bay.
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