The Buccaneers are reportedly close to bringing aboard the successor to Tom Brady: former No. 1 pick Baker Mayfield.
Tampa is finalizing a deal with Mayfield, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, paving the way for the 27-year-old to become the team’s starting quarterback in 2023. Mayfield will not be able to officially sign the deal until the new league year begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports that Mayfield and the Bucs reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth $4 million which could increase to a maximum of $8.5 million.
