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Baker Mayfield signs three-year, $165 million extension with Buccaneers
Quarterback Baker Mayfield reached a three-year, $165 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending his contract dispute before the season starts.
Mayfield and the Buccaneers finalized a three-year extension worth $165 million on Tuesday, averting a free-agency move. The agreement comes after talks stalled at the start of training camp but were revived as Week 1 approached. The 31-year-old has spent three seasons in Tampa Bay, compiling a 27-24 record and two playoff trips. The deal secures his stay in the NFL for the next few years.
Why it matters
The deal locks a starting quarterback into Tampa Bay, shaping the team's roster and salary cap for the coming seasons.
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