Baker Mayfield is holding firm on his contract deadline—training camp—and is playing out his final year of a $100M deal while signaling he’s open to the franchise tag in 2027 for nearly $48M. With veterans set to report and talks stalled on a long-term extension—especially after Vita Vea’s trade request—the Bucs face a high-stakes negotiation. Mayfield’s confidence in his value suggests he’s banking on a lucrative path: either a massive tag or a big free-agent payday, making the $48M figure a potential game-changer for his future earnings.

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