Baker Mayfield, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, has expressed feelings of disrespect towards the team’s ownership after failing to agree on a new contract. Mayfield, who is entering the final year of his three-year, $100 million deal, had set a deadline for a new contract by the start of training camp.

Contract Negotiations

Mayfield stated that he is focused on playing his best football and is not motivated by money. He believes he has earned the right to be compensated as a franchise quarterback, citing his leadership and performance on the field. The Buccaneers likely will have to pay him even more than he commands now if he plays like he did in 2024, with 4,500 yards passing, 41 touchdown passes, 71.4% completion rate, and a 106.8 passer rating.

Mayfield’s teammate, offensive lineman Ben Bredeson, expressed support for the quarterback, stating that he remains the same leader and friend despite the contract situation. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea is also unhappy with his contract situation and has missed the first two days of practice with a back injury.

Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.