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Regardless of what happens against the Detroit Lions in Sunday’s divisional-round game, it appears Baker Mayfield’s “prove it” season will have a happy ending. There is mutual interest between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their quarterback on bringing him back next year, possibly on a big contract extension, according to NFL Media.
It’s a pretty simple situation. The Buccaneers want Mayfield back, and the former No. 1 overall pick wants to stay in Tampa. And while the franchise tag is an option, Mayfield could be in line to receive a big extension that is on part with other franchise quarterback salaries.
Mayfield, 28, signed with Tampa this past offseason and is enjoying his best season to date. He’s a major reason why the Buccaneers have advanced to the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns in Tampa Bay’s 32-9 win over the Eagles on Super Wild Card Weekend. He now faces a Lions defense that was just 27th in the NFL in both passing yards and touchdown passes allowed during the regular season.
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-01-21 19:39:43
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