Baker Mayfield was the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Expectations are always high for a first overall pick, and that was certainly the case for Mayfield.
He joined the Cleveland Browns after a stellar career at the University of Oklahoma. However, he struggled to transition his game to the NFL. When the Browns traded for and signed Deshaun Watson to a massive contract, Mayfield requested a trade. His request was granted, and he was sent to the Carolina Panthers. After recovering from an early-season injury, he served as a backup to PJ Walker, which led him to request his release.
Mayfield finished out the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Rams. Afterward, he signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he finally showcased the talent that had shone at Oklahoma. His performance earned him a substantial contract extension, providing the stability he hadn’t had since his early days with Cleveland.
Here’s more on Mayfield’s contract with the Buccaneers.
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Baker Mayfield contract details
Mayfield signed a three-year, $100 million deal with the Buccaneers ahead of the 2024 season. It was extremely backloaded and included three void years. This means that when Mayfield becomes a free agent after the 2026 season, he could sign elsewhere, but Tampa Bay will still owe him money from this extension.
Year Age Status Cap Hit
2024 29 Tampa Bay $6.9 million
2025 30 Tampa Bay $26.478 million
2026 31 Tampa Bay $51.975 million
2027 32 UFA/Void $11.975 million
2028 33 Void $11.975 million
2029 34 Void $6.2 million
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Baker Mayfield career earnings
Here is more on how much money Mayfield has made in his NFL career.
Year Team(s) Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2018 Browns $22,329,440 $22,329,440
2019 Browns $1,996,971 $24,326,411
2020 Browns $3,615,494 $27,94,905
2021 Browns $5,106,770 $33,048,675
2022 Browns, Panthers, Rams $10,500,000 (Browns)$3,508,555 (Panthers)$1,349,444 (Rams) $48,406,674
2023 Buccaneers $6,850,000 $55,256,674
2024 Buccaneers $32,500,000 $87,756,674
2025 Buccaneers $43,003,780 $130,760,454
Total 4 teams $130,760,454 $130,760,454
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Highest-paid NFL QBs in 2025
Here are the highest-paid QBs in 2025 based on average annual value. For reference, Mayfield would be at $33.33 million.
Rank Player AAV Team
1 Dak Prescott $60 million Cowboys
2 Josh Allen $55 million Bills
Joe Burrow $55 million Bengals
Trevor Lawrence $55 million Jaguars
Jordan Love $55 million Packers
6 Tua Tagovailoa $53.1 million Dolphins
7 Jared Goff $53 million Lions
Brock Purdy $53 million 49ers
9 Justin Herbert $52.5 million Chargers
10 Lamar Jackson $52 million Ravens