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DEALMAKER: The Next NFL Contract WAVE and What It MEANS for Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson
The next wave of NFL quarterback contracts could reset the market—with Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, and Sam Darnold at the center of big-money questions. Can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers afford Mayfield amid massive cap hits, or will a franchise tag force a costly pivot? Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens face pivotal years with Lamar Jackson’s no-trade and no-tag clauses looming, prompting speculation about his long-term future and possible successors.
Draft standouts like Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Drake Maye, and Caleb Williams fuel an unpredictable QB landscape. Will CJ Stroud’s upcoming season…
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