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Baker Mayfield details team's effort during training camp to rise above past struggles 'Back Together Weekend'
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield lays out the road ahead for the Buccaneers while at training camp to overcome obstacles that have hindered their postseason runs in the past.
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Buccaneers training camp notebook, Day 5: Emeka Egbuka continues to impress
The Bucs roster has reported to Tampa Bay, and as a result, they have started their journey into the 2025 season. It starts at home in Tampa Bay, but they hope it ends on the road in Santa Clara, where they have a chance to raise the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in five years. The worst part of football, especially during training camp, is waiting for injury updates as they occur or as players attempt to return from injuries sustained the previous season. In the case of the Bucs, they had to battle the injury bug more than they did any divisional opponent. It will make monitoring injuries throughout camp a big part of our coverage here on Bucs Wire over the next couple of weeks. After day five, plays continued to be made on both sides of the ball, but one new addition to the team continues to turn heads as we head into the second calendar week of training camp. Emeka Egbuka continues to make plays The Bucs were already considered to have one of the best offenses in the NFL, and then they drafted Emeka Egbuka. The first-round pick out of Ohio State was considered by many to be the most pro-ready wide receiver in the class and early on in camp he has proved that. He has made acrobatic catches, shown good awareness on the sideline and back of the endzone, and also become a favorite target of Baker Mayfield. Every day, it seems there is a new play being made that is being talked about by the media, but now the team is sharing clips on social media. While everyone waits for Chris Godwin Jr. to return and Jalen McMillan to emerge as the WR3 after having that role in 2024, Egbuka is making that decision hard on Todd Bowles. If there is a continued connection with Mayfield and the former Buckeye as camp roles on, someone is going to be left in the cold. Bucs watching Calijah Kancey in the best way possible The Bucs want to see what a 17-game version of Calijah Kancey looks like, both to their benefit and the detriment of opposing offenses. He broke out in 2024 with a dominant second half but a slow first half of the season coming off a calf injury hampered things. Now, in 2025, the Bucs are hoping to see what a 17-game version of him looks like, which includes Vita Vea. Kancey's linemate spoke about the work that the former Pittsburgh Panther has done this offseason and heading into the new year. Vea says, "I expect big things from him, he has shown a lot," said Vea. "Especially from OTAs to minicamp to now, he has shown a lot of upsides in how he is playing, and how much he has learned in the past couple of years. I am excited to see what he does this year, and I expect nothing but big things from him." Baker Mayfield's contract a sign of things to come? Baker Mayfield received a bonus of sorts on Monday when his contract with the Bucs was revised to include more guaranteed money. Now, $30 of his $40 million in 2025 will be guaranteed and it sets him up to make a good payday in the coming months, or after the season. The Bucs have seen their franchise take everything to the next level as a whole, is locking it up the next step? Like most contracts, the sooner a team can lock someone up the better which makes it interesting this isn't a full scale extension. Jason Licht and his front office will lock up Mayfield eventually, but for how much? The quarterback market in 2027 is not the strongest so Mayfield would get more money thrown his way. That being said though, look for Mayfield to be paid like a top ten quarterback sooner rather than later.
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Buccaneers reportedly add $30M in guarantees to Baker Mayfield's contract, but extension looms
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be pleased with the return on their investment in Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers and Mayfield have restructured his contract to guarantee $30 million that previously wasn't guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Mayfield, 30, is approaching the second year of a three-year, $100 million contract that runs through the 2026 season. He's scheduled to make $40 million in 2026, none of which was previously guaranteed. Per the report, the $30 million in additional guarantees are now part of that final year of his contract. Will Bucs extend Mayfield? The restructure does not extend Mayfield's contract. He's still slated to become a free agent following the 2026 season barring a contract extension. Per Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht, an extension is the ultimate goal. 'I love Baker," Licht told The Athletic last week. "I love everything he's done for us. "The goal for us is for Baker to continue to be the player that he is, and at some point, we reach an extension when the time is right and he continues to be our quarterback for a long time. That's the goal.' Mayfield's career resurgence in Tampa A former No. 1 overall pick who failed to live up to his draft slot with the Cleveland Browns, Mayfield has revived his career since joining the Buccaneers in 2023. His improved play has translated into success for the Buccaneers. In two seasons in Tampa, Mayfield has completed 67.9% of his passes for 7.5 yards per attempt with season-long averages of 4,272 passing yards, 34.5 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He completed 71.4% of his passes for 4,500 yards with 41 touchdowns in 2024, setting career highs in each category for the second time in his two seasons in Tampa. The performances have resulted in the first two Pro Bowl selections of Mayfield's career. Can Mayfield maintain success with Liam Coen gone? The Buccaneers have posted winning records (9-8, 10-7) and made the playoffs after each of Mayfield's season at quarterback, extending the team success from the Tom Brady era. Tampa Bay will be seeking its sixth straight playoff berth and fifth consecutive NFC South title in 2025. They'll do so without former offensive coordinator Liam Coen, who oversaw Mayfield's resurgence and left this offseason to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. If Mayfield can maintain his success with Coen gone, an extension could be in the works for next offseason, if not sooner.
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a day ago
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Buccaneers reportedly add $30M in guarantees to Baker Mayfield's contract, but extension still looms
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be pleased with the return on their investment in Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers and Mayfield have restructured his contract to guarantee $30 million that previously wasn't guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Mayfield, 30, is approaching the second year of a three-year, $100 million contract that runs through the 2026 season. He's scheduled to make $40 million in 2026, none of which was previously guaranteed. Per the report, the $30 million in additional guarantees are now part of that final year of his contract. Will Bucs extend Mayfield? The restructure does not extend Mayfield's contract. He's still slated to become a free agent following the 2026 season barring a contract extension. Per Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht, an extension is the ultimate goal. 'I love Baker," Licht told The Athletic last week. "I love everything he's done for us. "The goal for us is for Baker to continue to be the player that he is, and at some point, we reach an extension when the time is right and he continues to be our quarterback for a long time. That's the goal.' Mayfield's career resurgence in Tampa A former No. 1 overall pick who failed to live up to his draft slot with the Cleveland Browns, Mayfield has revived his career since joining the Buccaneers in 2023. His improved play has translated into success for the Buccaneers. In two seasons in Tampa, Mayfield has completed 67.9% of his passes for 7.5 yards per attempt with season-long averages of 4,272 passing yards, 34.5 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He completed 71.4% of his passes for 4,500 yards with 41 touchdowns in 2024, setting career highs in each category for the second time in his two seasons in Tampa. The performances have resulted in the first two Pro Bowl selections of Mayfield's career. Can Mayfield maintain success with Liam Coen gone? The Buccaneers have posted winning records (9-8, 10-7) and made the playoffs after each of Mayfield's season at quarterback, extending the team success from the Tom Brady era. Tampa Bay will be seeking its sixth straight playoff berth and fifth consecutive NFC South title in 2025. They'll do so without former offensive coordinator Liam Coen, who oversaw Mayfield's resurgence and left this offseason to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. If Mayfield can maintain his success with Coen gone, an extension could be in the works for next offseason, if not sooner.
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Tampa Bay gives Baker Mayfield big guarantee for 2026 season
Baker Mayfield has been living his best NFL life since signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent in the 2023 offseason. After beating out Kyle Trask for the starting quarterback job that summer, Mayfield has become the franchise quarterback for the Buccaneers, leading them to the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. After taking Tampa Bay to the divisional round of the 2023 playoffs following a win over Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, Mayfield signed a three-year $100 million deal to stay in Tampa Bay. However, his deal didn't include any guaranteed money in 2026 until now. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Buccaneers have reworked his deal to guarantee $30 million next year, which is scheduled to be the final year of his contract. Mayfield is now guaranteed to spend the 2026 season with the Bucs and is slated to be a free agent in 2027. But following two playoff appearances and a pair of Pro Bowl selections, the two sides will likely work out a contract extension next offseason to keep Mayfield in Tampa Bay to finish out his career. Mayfield's $33.3 million cap hit for 2025 ranks 19th among quarterbacks this season. As the former Oklahoma Heisman Trophy winner has had a resurgence to his career with the Buccaneers, he'll be in line for a significant raise in his next contract negotiations. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams. This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Tampa Bay, Baker Mayfield agree on reworked contract for 2026
