Baker Mayfield's self-imposed contract deadline arrives as Buccaneers and quarterback fail to agree on deal
Baker Mayfield's relationship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has reached a defining moment and how it goes after Wednesday could determine whether this is the quarterback's final year with the club.Mayfield reported to training camp Tuesday, as all Bucs veterans were scheduled to do. But for Mayfield, this day might have signaled the end of his desire to engage with the team about a new contract.The Bucs and Mayfield do not practice until Wednesday but they may be already past the deadline Mayfield imposed for getting a new deal done before turning his attention to football.PRO BOWL PLAYER REQUESTS TRADE FROM TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ON EVE OF TRAINING CAMP AMID CONTRACT DISPUTEAnd football only."Obviously, yes, I would love to have a long-term deal done, but they know my deadline," Mayfield told reporters weeks ago.
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Baker Mayfield's relationship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has reached a defining moment and how it goes after Wednesday could determine whether this is the quarterback's final year with the club.Mayfield reported to training camp Tuesday, as all Bucs veterans were scheduled to do. But for Mayfield, this day might have signaled the end of his desire to engage with the team about a new contract.The Bucs and Mayfield do not practice until Wednesday but they may be already past the deadline Mayfield imposed for getting a new deal done before turning his attention to football.PRO BOWL PLAYER REQUESTS TRADE FROM TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ON EVE OF TRAINING CAMP AMID CONTRACT DISPUTEAnd football only."Obviously, yes, I would love to have a long-term deal done, but they know my deadline," Mayfield told reporters weeks ago. "As soon as training camp starts, we're not doing any contract stuff. It's not up to me when that gets done by.
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- Baker Mayfield's relationship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has reached a defining moment and how it goes after Wednesday could determine whether this is the quarterback's final year with the club.Mayfield reported to training camp Tuesday, as all Bucs veterans were scheduled to do. But for Mayfield, this day might have signaled the end of his desire to engage with the team about a new contract.The Bucs and Mayfield do not practice until Wednesday but they may be already past the deadline Mayfield imposed for getting a new deal done before turning his attention to football.PRO BOWL PLAYER REQUESTS TRADE FROM TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ON EVE OF TRAINING CAMP AMID CONTRACT DISPUTEAnd football only."Obviously, yes, I would love to have a long-term deal done, but they know my deadline," Mayfield told reporters weeks ago.
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Baker Mayfield's self-imposed contract deadline arrives as Buccaneers and quarterback fail to agree on deal
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Sources: No real progress in Mayfield, Bucs talks
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