Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield sets camp deadline for contract talks, says sides are 'not anywhere close'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, who enters the final year of his contract in 2026, stated on Friday that contract extension talks with the team are 'not anywhere close' to a deal. Speaking at his youth football camp in Tampa, Mayfield set a self-imposed deadline, saying he will not engage in contract discussions once training camp begins. Despite the impasse, Mayfield expressed his desire to remain in Tampa long-term and reaffirmed his commitment to helping the Buccaneers win a Super Bowl in 2026.