Baker Mayfield’s bold move to walk away from a contract extension with the Buccaneers puts his future in his own hands — and his bank account. With no deal signed before training camp, he’ll play out his final year for $27 million, betting his health and performance will land him a $50 million+ deal next offseason. He refused to defer big money, choosing leverage over security — and the Bucs may actually benefit if he dominates, giving them the option to franchise tag him for nearly $50 million. But one injury could derail everything. This is high-stakes football, and Mayfield’s got his eyes on the prize — and his body on the line.

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