Talks remain stalled
Mayfield and the Buccaneers have made no real progress toward a contract extension with training camp slated to begin Wednesday, July 29, Jeremy Fowler and Jenna Laine of ESPN.com report.
Mayfield remains under contract for 2026 and is locked in as Tampa Bay's starter, but the lack of movement keeps his long-term status unsettled as camp begins. The stalemate does not materially change his fantasy outlook in redraft formats, though a contract-year setup adds pressure for Mayfield to rebound after an injury-marred 2025 season. The former Cleveland QB has previously expressed a desire to conclude negotiations prior to the start of training camp in order to keep his full focus on team activities.
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Jalen McMillan
Sees little action in 2026 debut
McMillan didn't record any targets and played just seven of Tampa Bay's 65 offensive snaps in Sunday's Week 2 loss to Cleveland.
Ted Hurst III
Sees seven targets from Mayfield in Week 2
Hurst caught two passes on seven targets for 27 yards during the Buccaneers' 23-19 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Cade Otton
Leads Bucs with five catches in Week 2 loss
Otton caught five of six targets for 38 yards during the Buccaneers' 23-19 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Chris Godwin Jr.
Little production again in Week 2
Godwin caught all three of his targets for 46 yards in Tampa Bay's 23-19 loss to the Browns on Sunday. He added 12 rushing yards on one attempt.
Kenny Gainwell
Totals 15 yards in loss
Gainwell rushed two times for 10 yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Browns. He added three catches for five yards on four targets.
Chase McLaughlin
Shows off leg in Week 2 loss
McLaughlin made all four of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try during the Buccaneers' 23-19 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Baker Mayfield
Falls flat in revenge game
Mayfield completed 21 of 34 passes for 182 yards with one touchdown and one interception while adding four rushes for 29 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-19 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Emeka Egbuka
Salvages day with second-half TD
Egbuka brought in three of five targets for 16 yards and a touchdown while rushing once for minus-3 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-19 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Bucky Irving
Efficient rushing day in loss
Irving rushed 17 times for 89 yards and brought in all four of his targets for one yard in the Buccaneers' 23-19 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Jalen McMillan
Making season debut Sunday
McMillan (knee) is listed as active Sunday against the Browns, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.