Baker Mayfield
QB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2024 Outlook
The Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield have agreed to a three-year contract with a max value of $115M.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield is set to receive $50M guaranteed. Mayfield led the Buccaneers to a 9-8 record in his first season with the team while completing 64.3% of his passes, with 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. His return should bring continuity to the offense that also retained Mike Evans.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield have begun contract negotiations, with the team "making every effort to get it done," though Mayfield won't take a discount.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield resurrected his career in Tampa with career-high numbers of 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns. With Mike Evans' return being made official on Monday, March 4, there's more incentive for Mayfield to stay. However, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that Atlanta and Minnesota are waiting in the wings to attract Mayfield when they have the chance.
The Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield reportedly have mutual interest in a return.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield posted the best season of his career last year in Tampa Bay. He did it under offensive coordinator Dave Canales, who is now the Panthers head coach. The Bucs will likely have to pay up for Mayfield in free agency if they want to bring him back as he'll certainly have interest from other teams.
Baker Mayfield completed 20-of-32 passes for 137 yards in the Buccaneers’ 9-0 win over Carolina.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield also added seven yards rushing in the win. Mayfield and the Tampa Bay offense struggled to put points on the board, but did enough to put them in position for three field goals. Mayfield and the Buccaneers are now the winners of the NFC South and will host a playoff game next week.
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with Carolina.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield was listed as questionable with a rib injury, but he will suit up. Mayfield will look to finish the season strong after struggling against the Saints’ defense in Week 17.
