Baker Mayfield had no guaranteed money in his contract for the 2026 NFL season. The Buccaneers changed that after his strong 2024 performance.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reworking Baker Mayfield's contract to give the veteran quarterback a $30 million guaranteed salary in 2026, according to ESPN. Mayfield's deal previously had no guarantees for the 2026 season, which is the final year of his deal. The length of Mayfield's contract remains unchanged.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have restructured quarterback Baker Mayfield’s contract, guaranteeing $30 million of his $40 million salary for the 2026 season, previously unguaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move, finalized in April, maintains the three-year, $100 million deal signed in 2024, with no extension of terms.