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Baker Mayfield secured a massive three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just days before the start of the 2026 NFL regular season. The blockbuster deal locks the quarterback in through 2029 and averages a staggering $55 million per season, tying him for the third-highest average annual salary in NFL history. The agreement follows a tense summer standoff where Mayfield briefly felt "disrespected" by earlier offers, but both sides ultimately broke the impasse to make him the highest-paid player in franchise history. Backed by $110 million in new guarantees, the extension reflects the organization's total belief in Mayfield's leadership as he continues to front the team's post-Tom Brady era.
