Baker Mayfield’s future in Tampa Bay has become a frequent topic of conversation this offseason, and one of the NFL’s most recognizable voices believes the quarterback has no desire to play anywhere else.
During The Pat McAfee Show, Pat McAfee shared that Mayfield wants the Buccaneers to become his “forever home” as contract discussions continue between the two sides.
“I would never bet against Baker Mayfield,” McAfee said. “He wants Tampa Bay to be his forever home, and this team loves him. He set that deadline, and he’s sticking to it.”
“I would never bet against Baker Mayfield..
He wants Tampa Bay to be his forever home and this team loves him..
He set that deadline and he’s sticking to it”@NFLSTROUD#PMSLivepic.twitter.com/qhQM3R1CzL
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 28, 2026
The comments come after reports that Mayfield has established a timeline for extension negotiations before shifting his full attention to the upcoming season. While no agreement has been announced, McAfee’s remarks suggest the desire to remain together is mutual.
Mayfield has revitalized his career since arriving in Tampa Bay in 2021, helping guide the Buccaneers to a few NFC South titles while reestablishing himself as one of the league’s most productive quarterbacks. His leadership and on-field production have made him a central figure in the franchise’s recent success, and he enters the 2026 season as one of the team’s few unquestioned leaders.
With training camp now underway, both sides can focus on football while negotiations continue in the background. Whether an extension is completed before the regular season remains to be seen, but if McAfee’s report is accurate, Mayfield’s preference is clear. The veteran quarterback hopes Tampa Bay is the place where he finishes his NFL career.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Report: Baker Mayfield wants Tampa Bay to be his ‘forever home’