Tag: Baker Mayfield

Dec 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) recieves attention after being sacked in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Bucs’ Baker Mayfield practices; Mike Evans does not

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was a full participant after getting spiked in the leg in last week’s game, but star wide receiver Mike Evans and rookie running back Bucky Irving did not participate Wednesday.

Evans is dealing with hamstring and calf issues while Irving was sidelined for the walkthrough with hip/back ailments.

Mayfield was a full participant on the estimated injury report after his lower leg got stepped on in last week’s overtime win over the Carolina Panthers. He vowed to be ready to play this week against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders (2-10).

“Yeah, it’s a part of my job just to get ready to physically play,” Mayfield told reporters Wednesday. “[I’m] doing my recovery stuff, everything I need to do to be able to be ready to play and yeah, feel decent. [I’m] still a little sore but it’s Week 13 or 14 in the NFL so got to go.”

Mayfield was stepped on by Panthers defensive end Jadeveon Clowney after a sack. He was replaced briefly by Kyle Trask before returning. He threw for 235 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

The 6-6 Bucs are currently on the outside looking in for the postseason, having lost twice to the NFC South-leading Atlanta Falcons.

Evans has 39 catches for 521 yards and seven TDs on the season after topping 1,000 yards in each of his first 10 NFL seasons. Irving has rushed for 732 yards and six TDs in 12 games (one start).

–Field Level Media

East Rutherford, NJ -- November 24, 2024 -- Baker Mayfield of Tampa Bay runs for a TD late in the first half as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to MetLife Stadium to play the New York Giants.

Reports: Baker Mayfield suing father’s company for $12M

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has filed a federal lawsuit against his father’s company, claiming that his dad, James, stole millions from him and his wife without reimbursing the couple, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

Mayfield and his wife, Emily, filed the suit on Friday, and the two are looking for nearly $12 million in damages. Camwood Capital Management Group, which was founded by Mayfield’s father, is the defendant in the case.

According to the lawsuit, Camwood Capital transferred over $12.2 million from Mayfield and his wife “without authorization” for years (2018-21). The two sides agreed to a settlement that required James Mayfield’s business to dish out $11.7 million to the plaintiffs, but not a single payment for that settlement has been made.

Multiple companies are being sued, as they are considered “a collection of interconnected entities with common ownership.” Texas Contracting Manufacturing Group, Unitech Tool & Machine, Apex Machining and Lor-Van Manufacturing join Camwood Capital on the defense.

Baker Mayfield and his wife are claiming that those entities breached contract following the settlement.

“Once Plaintiffs began to uncover Defendants’ misconduct and sought answers to explain the taking of their assets, Defendants attempted to obscure the relevant information, avoided Plaintiffs’ inquiries, and invented fictional explanations for their actions,” the lawsuit reads.

The first payment of the settlement — $250,000 — had a Sept. 30 deadline that was never met. None of the companies involved answered the Mayfields when they were reached out to regarding the missed payment.

Baker Mayfield, 29, is currently on a three-year, $100 million deal with Tampa Bay.

–Field Level Media

Feb 1, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) participates in the NFL Pro Bowl Skills Competition at the UCF NIcholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Baker Mayfield signs 3-year deal to stay ‘home’ in Tampa

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Baker Mayfield weighed multiple options and soon realized Tampa was “home,” leading to his decision to pass on free agency and sign a three-year deal to return to the Buccaneers.

“God had a plan for me, saw it through, and the group we had made it so special last year — a big reason I wanted to come back here,” Mayfield said Wednesday after putting his autograph on a contract worth up to $115 million.

Mayfield, who turns 29 in April, had options to leave but wouldn’t confirm reports the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots put offers in front of the former No. 1 draft pick.

“This is life-changing money,” he said when asked if he left money on the table. “I’m not going to act like otherwise.”

Mayfield signed a one-year, $4 million contract a year ago and was told by general manager Jason Licht that he’d need to win the job in a competition with returning quarterback Kyle Trask. He was named the starter over Trask in the preseason and led the Buccaneers to the NFC South division title, a playoff win over the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles, and into the fourth quarter of the NFC divisional playoffs at Detroit with a chance to beat the Lions in an eventual 31-23 loss.

Licht credited Mayfield’s leadership, competitiveness and toughness as the reason the offense didn’t sink despite injuries and significant changes on the offensive line.

“He’s a 10 on the prick scale,” Licht said, prompting Mayfield’s ear-to-ear smile.

“I’ll take that. Thank you,” Mayfield said.

After a vagabond existence, going from the Cleveland Browns to Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams within a nine-month span before Licht opened the door to him being Tom Brady’s replacement last March, Mayfield said family was a major factor in re-signing. He shared with Licht and assembled media he was planning to make Tampa his permanent home regardless of the outcome of free agency. He and his wife, Emily, are expecting their first child, a daughter, next month.

“It’s a weight lifted off of our shoulders from the traveling journey that we’ve been on the last couple of years. For us knowing how much we truly loved being here,” Mayfield said. “So it’s a weight lifted off our shoulders — just knowing that we can settle in and truly make a difference whether it’s with the organization and throughout the community, that we can truly be rooted and have a boots-on-the-ground mentality and make a difference and see that through. It’s a special feeling.”

–Field Level Media

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Baker Mayfield back with Bucs on reported 3-year, $100M deal

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Baker Mayfield is re-signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year, $100 million contract with $50 million guaranteed, multiple reports said Sunday.

The contract includes incentives that could take the contract to as much as $115 million, the reports said.

“I wanted a chance to come back,” Mayfield told ESPN. “I love Coach (Todd) Bowles and the staff. I’m happy to be here, and I want to win more in the postseason.”

Mayfield, 28, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft by the Cleveland Browns but was traded to the Carolina Panthers after his first four seasons there, which included the franchise’s first playoff appearance in 18 years.

He split an unsuccessful 2022 season with the Panthers and Los Angeles Rams before catching on with Tampa Bay last year following Tom Brady’s retirement.

Mayfield threw for career highs of 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns with 10 interceptions while starting all 17 games. Tampa Bay won the NFC South and beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round of the playoffs before falling to No. 2 seed Detroit.

In 89 games (86 starts) over six NFL seasons, Mayfield has career totals of 20,332 passing yards, 130 touchdowns, 74 interceptions, 823 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground.

–Field Level Media

Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield ‘full go’ with playoff spot on the line

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield received the green light to play in Sunday’s must-win game against the Carolina Panthers.

Mayfield avoided serious injury after taking a late hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, and head coach Todd Bowles said his quarterback will play Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.

“He’s full go,” Bowles said after Friday’s practice. “He’ll be ready to go on Sunday. We expect him to be the same as he always was.”

The Buccaneers win the NFC South for the third consecutive season and would host a wild-card playoff game with a win over the Panthers (2-14).

Mayfield absorbed a blow to the ribs from Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu last week but remained in the game, although he appeared uncomfortable afterward.

X-rays were negative.

In his first season with the Buccaneers, the 28-year-old Mayfield has completed 64.4 percent of his passes for a 3,907 yards with 28 touchdowns — both career highs — and 10 interceptions in 16 starts. He also has rushed for a score.

Bowles also said cornerback Carlton Davis (concussion) and tight end Ko Kieft (shoulder) will play Sunday.

The Buccaneers also could win the division if they tie the Panthers and the New Orleans Saints lose to the Atlanta Falcons or tie.

The Buccaneers would still clinch a playoff berth with a tie, plus a loss by the Seattle Seahawks and a Green Bay Packers loss or tie.

–Field Level Media

Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) sore but expected to play

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield avoided serious injury after taking a late hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints and is expected to play in Week 18.

Mayfield absorbed a blow to the ribs from Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu but remained in the game, although he appeared uncomfortable afterward.

X-rays were negative and Mayfield is sore but in line to play on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Todd Bowles.

In his first season with the Buccaneers, Mayfield has completed 64.4 percent of his passes for 3,907 yards with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 16 starts. He has also rushed for a score.

Mayfield, 28, has guided Tampa Bay to an 8-8 record, but the Buccaneers failed to clinch the NFC South title in the 23-13 loss to the Saints. A victory over the last-place Panthers in Week 18 will give Tampa Bay the division title.

–Field Level Media