Bucs QB Mayfield's Big Payday Looms

0:00It's March 26th. This is NFL News Today Football coverage, powered by AI. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing a tough start to the 20-26 off season. They've already lost two franchise favorites, wide receiver Mike Evans, who left 14 he sees as more ready to win a Super Bowl, and linebacker, Levante David, who retired this week. Adding to the pain, quarterback Baker Mayfield is in the last year of his deal and will hit free agency next off season. With his strong play lately, he's in line for a massive raise, possibly over $50 million a year. Fans and analysts see this as a sign of bigger changes ahead for Tampa Bay. Losing leaders like Evans and David leaves holes at receiver and linebacker, and keeping Mayfield could strain the salary cap. Speculation points to the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings as top landing spots for Mayfield. The Rams might reunite him with coach Sean McVey if Matthew Stafford steps away, while the Vikings, unhappy with their young quarterbacks, have ties, through their offensive coordinator.

1:04Whatever happens, Mayfield has every reason to shine in 20-26, setting up a big payday wherever he lands next.