Baker Mayfield Shares Fantasy Tips and Contract Insights for Fans
WHO:
Pro Football Network - Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Heavy NFL - NFL Insider Albert Breer
WHAT:
Phin Phanatic - The Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa earlier this offseason, incurring a $99 million dead cap hit split over the next two years.
Phin Phanatic - Tua Tagovailoa's contract was a four-year deal worth $212.4 million, averaging $53.1 million per year.
Phin Phanatic - In 2026, the Dolphins will face a $55.4 million cap charge for Tagovailoa despite him being on the Atlanta Falcons roster.
Phin Phanatic - Malik Willis is slated to earn $67.5 million over the next three years with the Dolphins.
Pro Football Network - Baker Mayfield provided fantasy football advice, specifically advising against drafting a quarterback in the first round.
Heavy NFL - A potential contract extension for Baker Mayfield could involve a three-year deal that surpasses the franchise tag.
WHERE:
Pro Football Network - The advice was directed towards young Buccaneers fans.
WHEN:
Phin Phanatic - The Dolphins will see a reduction of about $122.5 million in dead cap next year.
Heavy NFL - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may consider extending Baker Mayfield before the start of the 2026 season.
WHY:
Pro Football Network - The advice was in response to a fantasy football manager who blamed Mayfield for the outcome of their 2025 season.
HOW:
Heavy NFL - NFL Insider Albert Breer discussed the financial implications of a potential extension for Mayfield in a recent mailbag.
(UPDATED June 15, 2026 20:12 UTC)
The Miami Dolphins recently released Tua Tagovailoa, which will result in a $99 million dead cap hit spread over the next two years. Despite being on the Atlanta Falcons roster, the Dolphins will still face a $55.4 million cap charge for Tagovailoa in 2026. Meanwhile, Malik Willis is set to earn $67.5 million over the next three years with the Dolphins, who are expected to see a reduction of about $122.5 million in dead cap next year.
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(UPDATED June 15, 2026 18:40 UTC)
Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recently offered fantasy football advice to young fans, suggesting they avoid drafting a quarterback in the first round. This advice came after a fantasy football manager expressed frustration over Mayfield's performance during the 2025 season. Additionally, discussions are underway about a potential contract extension for Mayfield, which could be a three-year deal exceeding the franchise tag, with considerations to finalize this before the start of the 2026 season.