Baker Mayfield Set for Potential Massive Contract, Expresses Desire to Return to Buccaneers
After a career-best season, Mayfield is likely to be retained by the Buccaneers, according to an anonymous NFC personnel evaluator.
- Baker Mayfield, after a successful season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is set to hit free agency with a potential massive contract on the horizon.
- Mayfield has expressed a strong desire to return to the Buccaneers, praising the organization and head coach Todd Bowles.
- An anonymous NFC personnel evaluator suggested that the Buccaneers are likely to keep Mayfield rather than exploring other quarterback options.
- Mayfield recorded career highs in passing yards (4,044), touchdowns (28) and completion percentage (64.3) in the 2023 season with the Buccaneers.
- Mayfield is lobbying for the Buccaneers to retain wide receiver Mike Evans, who led all receivers with 79 catches for 1,255 yards and 13 touchdowns.