Overview
- The two sides have not reached an agreement and talks remain technically inactive because Mayfield’s camp has not responded to an initial offer the Buccaneers sent in early June.
- Mayfield has said extension talks are “not anywhere close” and set a firm personal rule that negotiations will stop once training camp begins.
- Several agents interviewed by Sports Illustrated told reporters that Mayfield’s next deal should start at about $50 million per year with some arguing for $60 million, well above his current roughly $33 million average annual salary.
- Mayfield is under contract for the 2026 season as the final year of a three‑year, roughly $100 million deal and would become an unrestricted free agent in 2027 if no extension is reached.
- A large new contract would tighten Tampa Bay’s salary-cap flexibility after recent roster moves and could open the door for other teams to pursue Mayfield if talks break down.