Baker Mayfield Discusses 'Disappointing' Bucs Contract Talks in Video, Says He Feels 'Undervalued'
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has expressed disappointment over failed long-term contract negotiations with the team. Mayfield stated he feels undervalued and plans to play out the final year of his current contract without further negotiations.
Why it matters
The situation creates a significant distraction for a franchise quarterback and impacts the team's long-term roster stability and salary cap planning.
01:25 Featured Video NFL Week 1 Is LOADED 🍿 Home NFL AP Photo/Chris O'Meara NFL Baker Mayfield Discusses 'Disappointing' Bucs Contract Talks in Video, Says He Feels 'Undervalued' Scott Polacek Jul 30, 2026 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not reached a new deal with Baker Mayfield ahead of the final season of his current contract, which is "very disappointing" to a quarterback who is also feeling motivated as a result.
Mayfield told reporters Thursday he feels "disrespected" and "undervalued" that Tampa Bay did not lock him up long term before his training camp deadline. However, he also explained he addressed the team about the situation and doesn't plan on letting it be a distraction during the 2026 campaign.
"If you've waited this long to pay your franchise quarterback, it's only going to get worse," he said. "… I'm going to have a big year."
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