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Updated · Fox News · Aug 22

Baker Mayfield Rejects 2-Year, $100 Million Buccaneers Extension Over 'Disrespect'

Updated

Updated · Fox News · Aug 22

Baker Mayfield Rejects 2-Year, $100 Million Buccaneers Extension Over 'Disrespect'

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 22

Baker Mayfield declined Tampa Bay’s 2-year, $100 million extension, saying he felt “disrespected” during negotiations.
Contract talks were described as far apart, adding offseason friction as the Buccaneers try to keep Mayfield entrenched as their franchise quarterback.
That tension lands after a volatile season in which Tampa Bay started 6-2, then lost seven of its final nine games amid injuries and uneven play.
The dispute also comes as the Buccaneers reshape the roster after losing Mike Evans and Jamel Dean, while adding Alex Anzalone, A’Shawn Robinson and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.
With Tampa Bay’s win total set at 8.5 and pressure rising in the NFC South, Mayfield’s contract standoff clouds the team’s bid to stay in contention.

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With Mike Evans gone and Todd Bowles on the hot seat, will Mayfield's rejected $100M deal trigger a Tampa Bay collapse?

Could Mayfield's strict training camp ultimatum backfire and force the Buccaneers to search for a new franchise quarterback entirely?

What exact salary number does Baker Mayfield demand to feel respected after a statistical dip and losing his top weapon?

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