Will Baker Mayfield be in a new uniform come next season?
Baker Mayfield experienced a resurgence in the last season and is poised to become a free agent in March. While he has expressed interest in a return to Tampa Bay, negotiations with the Buccaneers would need to be sorted out. At 28 years old, Mayfield could explore the market, and numerous teams are eyeing his potential acquisition.
According to odds from Sportsbetting.ag, if Mayfield doesn’t stay with the Bucs, the Atlanta Falcons are favored as his next destination with odds at 4/1. Following closely are the Seattle Seahawks at 5/1 and the Chicago Bears at 6/1.
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Atlanta Falcons 4/1
Seattle Seahawks 5/1
Chicago Bears 6/1
Denver Broncos 7/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 7/1
New Orleans Saints 8/1
Tennessee Titans 8/1
Washington Commanders 8/1
Indianapolis Colts 9/1
New England Patriots 9/1
The Falcons emerge as a logical choice for Mayfield if he opts to leave Tampa Bay. With a need for a quarterback upgrade and uncertainty regarding their draft plans, Atlanta offers an attractive offensive arsenal for Mayfield to leverage.
Conversely, the Seahawks and Bears present less straightforward options. The Bears have the possibility of selecting a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick or retaining Justin Fields, while the Seahawks have Geno Smith, making Mayfield’s potential impact uncertain. The Broncos or Steelers appear as more suitable destinations, especially if Denver is parting ways with Russell Wilson.
During the previous season, Mayfield showcased his prowess by surpassing 4,000 passing yards, with a career-high 28 touchdowns against 10 interceptions. He guided Tampa Bay to the NFC South title along with a playoff victory.
Interestingly, the Bucs aren’t planning to utilize their franchise tag on Mayfield. Additionally, a team lower down the list of favorites has also been linked to the quarterback.
