Former No. 1 total choose, Baker Mayfield, has reportedly signed a one-year deal price as much as $8.5 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The signing provides Mayfield a chance to start out for his fourth crew in three years, and an opportunity to fill the sneakers of the lately retired Tom Brady.
Mayfield was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2018 however was deemed expendable after the crew acquired Deshaun Watson final yr. He was traded to the Carolina Panthers however was finally pushed right into a backup function because of harm and ineffectiveness.
Nevertheless, Mayfield completed sturdy final season after being claimed by the Los Angeles Rams. In 5 video games with the Rams, he threw 4 touchdowns with two interceptions and was sacked 17 occasions. He helped lead a game-winning drive in Week 14, the place he threw a 23-yard landing move to Van Jefferson with simply 10 seconds left on the clock, gorgeous the Las Vegas Raiders with a ultimate rating of 17-16.
Mayfield’s signing comes at a time when the Buccaneers are within the midst of a serious roster overhaul because of wage cap restrictions. The crew has additionally reportedly introduced again linebacker Lavonte David on a one-year deal for a assured $7 million. David, who began all 17 video games for the Buccaneers in 2022, recorded 124 tackles and three sacks. He has 29 sacks, 12 interceptions, 27 pressured fumbles and 18 fumble recoveries in 166 video games (all begins).
With Mayfield and David now on board, the Buccaneers are hoping to finish their seek for a beginning quarterback and bolster their protection. The crew was left with solely Kyle Trask, a rookie final season, on the roster when Brady retired in February. Blaine Gabbert, the No. 2 quarterback for the Bucs final season, is at the moment an unrestricted free agent.
Because the Buccaneers put together for the upcoming season, followers shall be eagerly anticipating how Mayfield performs as the brand new beginning quarterback, and whether or not David can proceed his spectacular run as a defensive standout.