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Cameron DaSilva

Buccaneers are signing Baker Mayfield to 1-year deal worth up to $8.5M

The Los Angeles Rams will need to find a new backup quarterback this offseason, assuming they don’t re-sign John Wolford or Bryce Perkins. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Buccaneers are signing Baker Mayfield to a one-year deal worth $8.5 million. Adam Schefter of ESPN specified that it’s worth “up to $8.5 million.”

This will give Mayfield a chance to compete for the starting job in Tampa Bay following Tom Brady’s retirement. The Bucs also have Kyle Trask on the roster.

The Rams claimed Mayfield off waivers late last season and he played five games under center, winning two of them. Because he’s leaving in free agency, the Rams could receive a compensatory pick in the 2024 draft, but considering the contract is relatively small, it likely won’t be higher than a sixth-rounder.

In his five games (four starts) with the Rams, Mayfield threw for 850 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions. He completed 63.6% of his passes but had a rating of only 86.4.

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