Ahead of Week 1, the Buccaneers agreed to a three-year contract extension with Baker Mayfield. The deal ensures Mayfield will remain a Buccaneer for the foreseeable future, and maintain stability at the league’s most important position.
More impressively, the extension signals Mayfield’s improbable path from No. 1 pick to Browns castoff to franchise quarterback for the Buccaneers. As Mayfield cashes in before the 2026 season, his ninth as a pro, here’s a closer look at his journey to becoming one of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks.
