Buccaneers could have big Baker Mayfield problem in 2026

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There's no denying that ever since the signed Baker Mayfield, he's been superb for the franchise.  Making the playoffs twice in three seasons, making two Pro Bowls, and playing some of the best football of his career, Mayfield has established himself as one of the better quarterbacks in football.  But entering 2026, there could be a huge problem coming for Tampa Bay -- Baker is in the last year of his deal.  That means a big extension could be Jordy Nelson Jersey  forthcoming, or the Buccaneers might have to look for his replacement.  For NFL.com's Kevin Patra, it's a big decision the franchise has to make.  "Baker Mayfield's contract situation will be discu sed plenty this offseason, . Paying now would increase his cost but might save the Bucs money -- and some headaches -- in the long run.  More:  Buccaneers to pay up for Mayfield?  Well, if they want to keep the Pro Bowl quarterback around, they'll have to. But it won't be cheap.  Spotrac.com has Baker's market value at $53.6 million APY, which would put Mayfield in the upper echelon of the highest-paid quarterbacks in football.  Considering the Buccaneers had Baker for roughly $33.3 million APY, it is going to be quite the jump in salary for Mayfield, but will Tampa want to pay that sort of money?  If it wants to have competent quarterback play with a chance at winning the division, it'll have to.  More NFL news:  Zamir White Jersey