Moments after Tampa Bay was eliminated from the NFL playoffs, Baker Mayfield spoke about the impending challenge the Buccaneers faced in trying to keep a talented roster together this offseason. The quarterback said retaining him and other key players set to become free agents would require “some sacrifices.
FILE - NFC quarterback Baker Mayfield, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throws against the AFC during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Orlando. Mayfield is staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after agreeing to a three-year contract worth up to $115 million, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday, March 10, 2024. TAMPA, Fla.
Veteran linebacker Lavonte David will return for a 13th season, while general manager Jason Licht continues to work on a contract extension for left tackle Tristan Wirfs and a long-term deal for All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr., who’s guaranteed a salary of just over $17 million for 2024 under the franchise tag.
Mayfield bet on himself last winter, joining the Bucs on a one-year, $4 million contract after Tom Brady retired. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 draft revived his career by leading Tampa Bay to a third consecutive NFC South title and a victory over Philadelphia in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
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