Mayfield was tabbed as a potential option for the Patriots if he hit the free-agent market.
If the Patriots plan on addressing their quarterback vacancy in free agency, Baker Mayfield made plenty of sense as a proven signal-caller in the prime of his career.
But the 28-year-old QB won’t hit the open market before the start of NFL free agency this week.
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport first reported on Sunday evening that Mayfield is closing in on a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the team he played with during the 2023 season. Rapoport added that Mayfield agreed to terms on a three-year contract worth up to $115 million in incentives and $50 million guaranteed.
After struggling to land a starting role in the NFL after getting cast aside by the Browns, the former No. 1 overall pick revived his career with the Buccaneers in 2023 — throwing for 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and completing 64.
