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Baker Mayfield

#6 QB / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / EXP: 9YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 215 lb Age: 31 College: Oklahoma Bye 10

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  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Pair of completions on first two series

    Baker Mayfield completed two of four passes for 10 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 16-15 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday.As expected, Mayfield made his preseason debut and worked the first two series with a short-handed pass-catching crew that was down Emeka Egbuka (toe), Jalen McMillan (knee), Tez Johnson (groin) and Cade Otton (undisclosed). Mayfield's completions went to Kameron Johnson (11 yards) and David Sills (minus-1 yard), and Saturday's brief appearance likely represents the extent of preseason action Mayfield will see ahead of a Week 1 road showdown with Joe Burrow and the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 13.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Will suit up Saturday

    Baker Mayfield will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.As expected, Mayfield and the rest of the starters will suit up in Saturday's exhibition contest, with the veteran quarterback expected to play for at least the first offensive series and possibly the second as well. Emeka Egbuka (toe), Jalen McMillan (knee), Tez Johnson (groin) and Cade Otton (undisclosed) are all working through injuries, so Mayfield's top pass catchers against Kansas City figure to be veteran Chris Godwin, rookie third-rounder Ted Hurst and tight end Payne Durham.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Likely to play in second preseason game

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that Baker Mayfield is expected to play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Chiefs, Evan Closky of 10 Tampa Bay reports.Mayfield sat out the Buccaneers' preseason opener versus the Jets last week, but he was able to get in plenty of competitive reps during a pair of joint practices between the two teams leading up to the exhibition. He looks set to make his preseason debut this weekend, though Bowles didn't disclose how long he expects Mayfield to remain in the contest. Mayfield could be working with a depleted receiver group Saturday, as Bowles labeled Emeka Egbuka (toe) and Jalen McMillan (knee) as day-to-day after both wideouts remained sidelined for Monday's practice.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Will rest for first preseason game

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday that Baker Mayfield will be rested for the preseason opener Friday versus the Jets, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Bowles indicated that the Bucs had been planning for backup Jake Browning to direct the first-team offense Friday, but Browning's status is now in question after he appeared to suffer a back injury during Tuesday's session. Mayfield didn't see any action during the 2025 preseason, and a similar approach with the veteran signal-caller seems likely in 2026. The 31-year-old is heading into his fourth season with Tampa Bay on an expiring contract and will be aiming for a bounce-back campaign after noticing a steep decline in his passing efficiency and touchdown total between 2024 and 2025, in large part due to injuries that accumulated over the course of last season.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Frustrated by contract talks

    Baker Mayfield said Thursday that he felt "disrespected a little bit" during contract negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this summer, ESPN.com's Jenna Laine reports.Mayfield wanted to get a deal done before training camp but apparently never came close. He did suggest his agent could remain in contact with the team while Mayfield turns his attention to the practice field and his teammates. "If you've waited this long to take care of your franchise quarterback, that's too bad," said Mayfield. "Because it's only going to get worse from here. I'm going to have a really big year."

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: To play on current deal

    Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not expected to engage in further contract talks prior to the start of the regular season, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.Mayfield previously set a self-imposed deadline to finalize any new extension by the start of training camp, and with Wednesday's camp kickoff right around the corner, it appears the 31-year-old quarterback will play out 2026 on the final year of his deal. That leaves Mayfield in position to potentially hit free agency in 2027, though Tampa Bay will always have the option to deploy the franchise tag or negotiate an extension prior to the onset of free agency. Mayfield is looking to bounce back from a 2025 campaign in which he was held back by injuries, but he surpassed 4,000 passing yards in both of his prior seasons, including his 4,500-yard, 41-TD showing in the 2024 regular season.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Talks remain stalled

    Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made no real progress toward a contract extension with training camp slated to begin Wednesday, July 29, Jeremy Fowler and Jenna Laine of ESPN.com report.Mayfield remains under contract for 2026 and is locked in as Tampa Bay's starter, but the lack of movement keeps his long-term status unsettled as camp begins. The stalemate does not materially change his fantasy outlook in redraft formats, though a contract-year setup adds pressure for Mayfield to rebound after an injury-marred 2025 season. The former Cleveland QB has previously expressed a desire to conclude negotiations prior to the start of training camp in order to keep his full focus on team activities.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Battled multiple injuries in 2025

    Baker Mayfield says he played through knee, biceps and shoulder injuries during the 2025 season, River Wells of SI.com reports.Mayfield recently revealed that he suffered a sprained PCL, sprained MCL and bone bruise in Week 2, a Week 3 tendon injury in his biceps and an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in Week 12. The spate of injuries correlated with a statistical decline, as Mayfield threw for just 217.2 passing yards per game in 2025, down from 264.7 passing yards per game in the 2024 regular season. Having recovered from all of those injuries, Mayfield is looking to regain form and stay healthier in 2026.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Looking for middle ground on deal

    Baker Mayfield reiterated Saturday to Steve McGehee of KWTV that he wants to remain in Tampa Bay on an extension, but the quarterback added that there is still work to be done to reach a middle ground in negotiations."I would love to be there," Mayfield said of Tampa Bay. "I think both sides want to get it done. Now it's a matter of finding that middle ground and what makes both sides happy." He previously said that he wants a new deal before training camp opens July 27. The two sides reportedly weren't close to a deal earlier in June, and Mayfield didn't provide an update on the progress, though he made it clear that he hopes to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers long-term.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Wants new contract before camp

    Baker Mayfield said Friday negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on an extension are ongoing and he would "love to have a long-term deal" beyond 2026, but talks are currently "not anywhere close" and he considers the start of training camp a firm negotiation deadline, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Mayfield suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Tampa Bay in 2025 despite playing through biceps, shoulder, knee and oblique injuries, factors which help explain the step back his in production (3,693 passing yards, 26:11 TD:INT) compared to 2024 (4,500 passing yards, 41:16 TD:INT). While Mayfield will need to adjust to the departure of Mike Evans (signed with 49ers) in 2026, new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson could provide a schematic upgrade, and the Buccaneers have added pass-catching playmakers in rookie third-rounder Ted Hurst and RB Kenneth Gainwell. It would be encouraging for Mayfield's long-term fantasy value if he were to ink a new multi-year deal with Tampa Bay -- where he has displayed a QB1 ceiling -- but the 31-year-old would be highly sought after if he were to hit the free-agent market in 2027. Mayfield is heading into the final season of the three-year, $100 million deal he signed in March 2024.

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