- May 21, 2026
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Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said early last month that he and the team were not close to an agreement on a new contract and that "we’re not doing contract stuff" after the start of training camp.
The Bucs report to camp on July 28 and there doesn't appear to be much change in where things stand for Mayfield. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that "a lot of work needs to be done" before any agreement is reached with the quarterback.
That is also reportedly the case for defensive tackle Vita Vea, who did not participate in the team's minicamp practices as he moves into the final year of his contract. Mayfield is in the third year of a three-year, $100 million deal while Vea is set to make $17 million during the 2026 season.
Garafolo adds that the Bucs feel "no rush" to wrap up negotiations with either player at the moment. That urgency could grow with the window before camp getting shorter, but it remains to be seen if all involved will find the middle ground needed to reach the finish line.
The Bucs report to camp on July 28 and there doesn't appear to be much change in where things stand for Mayfield. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that "a lot of work needs to be done" before any agreement is reached with the quarterback.
That is also reportedly the case for defensive tackle Vita Vea, who did not participate in the team's minicamp practices as he moves into the final year of his contract. Mayfield is in the third year of a three-year, $100 million deal while Vea is set to make $17 million during the 2026 season.
Garafolo adds that the Bucs feel "no rush" to wrap up negotiations with either player at the moment. That urgency could grow with the window before camp getting shorter, but it remains to be seen if all involved will find the middle ground needed to reach the finish line.