The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a big decision coming up, and it’s not quite as clear-cut as everyone in the national media might think. Baker Mayfield’s contract is set to expire after the 2026 season, which means the Buccaneers need to decide this offseason how they want to handle those negotiations. And with most teams never letting their franchise quarterback play on the final year of their deal, it’s about time for the Buccaneers to make a decision.
There is no question that Mayfield has outperformed his contract after the way he’s played over the last two seasons.