Why Baker Mayfield's new contract won't change his drive to take Bucs further
The stability of a $100 million deal won't change QB Baker Mayfield's mentality to lead the Bucs deeper into the playoffs. Here's why.MARCH 13
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
2024 NFL free agent rankings: Top 50 led by Chris Jones, Kirk Cousins
FOX Sports' NFL staff ranks the top 50 free agents on the market this offseason, with contract updates when they agree to new deals.MARCH 13
Lavonte David is returning to the Buccaneers for his 13th season, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are keeping another key player, agreeing on a $10 million, one-year deal with linebacker Lavonte DavidMARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LB Lavonte David reportedly agrees to re-sign with Buccaneers on one-year deal
Linebacker Lavonte David has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.MARCH 12
Dolphins agree to 1-year deals with LB Shaquil Barrett, S Jordan Poyer as defensive players leave
The Miami Dolphins added needed linebacker help on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with veteran Shaquil Barrett on a one-year contract worth up to $9 million, his agent Drew Rosenhaus c...MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chris Godwin - Bucs running it back on offense Godwin will benefit from offensive stability with Tampa Bay slated to re-sign quarterback Baker Mayfield to a three-year, $100 million contract and Mike Evans having returned via a...
Impact Godwin at one point looked like he'd have to adapt to another change under center while potentially also having to line up with Evans elsewhere for the first time in his career, but the Buccaneers' early offseason moves have instead secured impressive offensive stability. The retention of both Mayfield and Evans should provide fantasy managers real confidence that Godwin's involvement on offense will remain effective and core to Tampa Bay's game plan, especially with new offensive coordinator Liam Coen having stated that he envisions the 28-year-old wideout moving back to the slot. Godwin has put together three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaigns, and it's possible the passing game could take a real step forward in 2024 with Mayfield more comfortable Year 2 under center.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Packers release former All-Pro tackle David Bakhtiari, who posts emotional farewell on social media
Former All-Pro offensive tackle David Bakhtiari’s time with the Green Bay Packers is over after 11 seasons, the past three of which were severely limited by injuriesMARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mayfield staying with Bucs after agreeing to 3-year deal worth up to $115 million, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that quarterback Baker Mayfield is staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after agreeing to a three-year contract worth up...MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baker Mayfield - Staying with Tampa Bay Mayfield agreed to terms on a three-year, $100 million deal with the Buccaneers on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Mayfield will remain with Tampa Bay as its presumptive starting quarterback for at least the next two years. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, The 28-year-old's new deal includes $50 million guaranteed -- all of which is slated to be paid out over the next two seasons. This contract also includes $5 million per year in incentives, increasing its max value to $115 million. Mayfield originally signed with the squad in May of 2023 on a flier one-year deal worth $8.5 million. He went on to notch career highs in both passing yards (4,044) and passing touchdowns (28) while tossing just 10 interceptions across 17 regular-season starts, and he led the team to a NFC South Division championship and an apperance in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. Star wideout Mike Evans also re-signed on a two-year, $52 million contract with Tampa Bay this offseason while standout slot receiver Chris Godwin also still has two years remaining on his current contract with the team. The retention of these two core receivers should provide Mayfield with a strong base of receiving talent heading into the 2024 campaign.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
New contract moves Mike Evans closer to goal of playing entire career with Buccaneers
Receiver Mike Evans has finalized a two-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Tampa Bay BuccaneersMARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Evans grateful to remain a Buc, hopes Baker Mayfield also returns
Signed to a new two-year deal, Mike Evans said he wants to stay in Tampa his whole career and continue catching passes from Baker Mayfield.MARCH 8
2024 NFL Draft interior offensive line rankings: Strong group of guards, centers
The 2024 NFL Draft features quite a few high-upside guards and centers. We rank and evaluate the top 10, who are led by Oregon's Jackson Pow...MARCH 6
Buccaneers place franchise tag on All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on Antoine Winfield Jr., a move that ensures the All-Pro safety a one-year, $17.1 million salary for next seasonMARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deven Thompkins - Inks new deal Thompkins re-signed with the Buccaneers on a one-year deal Tuesday.
Impact Thompkins joined the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Utah and initially started the season on the team's practice squad. However, the 24-year-old ultimately was signed to the active roster and played in all 17 regular-season games and both of their postseason contests.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
2024 NFL franchise tag tracker: Michael Pittman, Jaylon Johnson tagged
The period to place the franchise tag on an NFL player has opened. Here's who has been tagged and/or is likely to be tagged.MARCH 5
Bucs keep WR Mike Evans with two-year, $41 million contract
Just as Mike Evans was prepared to hit free agency for the first time in his 10-year career, the Bucs kept him in Tampa with a two-year deal...MARCH 5
What Mike Evans' new deal with Bucs means for Calvin Ridley, Jaguars
With Mike Evans signed, Calvin Ridley is now slated to be WR1 in free agency. Here's why the Jaguars should still pay up.MARCH 4
