Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield hasn’t hidden on a number of occasions that he is not thrilled he hasn’t but acquired a contract extension provide to his liking.
Whereas talking with reporters on Thursday, Buccaneers common supervisor Jason Licht provided some noteworthy updates on Mayfield’s scenario.
Buccaneers prepared to make use of this instrument to carry onto Baker Mayfield
A June report indicated that the Buccaneers would not need to use the franchise tag to retain Mayfield’s rights for 2027. In accordance with NFL reporter Greg Auman of Fox Sports activities, Licht stated on Thursday that utilizing the franchise tag to carry onto Mayfield subsequent 12 months is one thing the Buccaneers “may do in the event that they wanted to.” Licht additionally insisted that the crew’s objective “remains to be figuring out a long-term extension” with Mayfield.
On July 31, Mike Florio of Professional Soccer Discuss shared that the Buccaneers provided Mayfield “a two-year extension.” Mayfield instructed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that he “felt the ensures had been low on each the preliminary provide and a second provide,” and that he needed “an extended dedication than two years.”
Mayfield additionally appears critical about ceasing contract talks with the Buccaneers till after the upcoming season ends.
Jason Licht makes Buccaneers’ emotions on Baker Mayfield clear
“I’m not going to get into specifics in regards to the contract and all that stuff, however yeah, we do suppose he’s [a franchise quarterback],” Licht added, per the JoeBucsFan web site. “And we love Baker. Our emotions for Baker haven’t modified.”
Licht famous that Mayfield “is in an ideal place” regardless of clearly feeling disrespected by what he was provided through the offseason.
“I’ve had discussions with him,” Licht continued. “He’s centered on successful. I’ve by no means seen him this centered.”
In accordance with JoeBucsFan, Licht additionally stated that Mayfield “is targeted on having the perfect 12 months of his profession.” If such a state of affairs performs out, it seems like Licht will not let Mayfield hit the open market in March 2027 even when the 2 sides fail to return to phrases on an extension.
