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Buccaneers and Mayfield Face Franchise Tag | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News
Baker Mayfield’s future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hangs in the balance as free agency looms — no long-term deal done, and training camp fast approaching. The Bucs may resort to the franchise tag in 2027, locking him in for a hefty one-year payday of $47–48M, giving both sides time to reassess after a down 2025 season. Mayfield, ever the self-believer, sees the tag as a chance to prove his value and earn big money. While his stats dipped and injuries plagued him last year, his resilience remains a plus. With market value soaring around $50M annually, a deal is still possible — but if not…
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