Mayfiled to get $50 million?

OlafSnowfake · 2026-03-31T13:46:46Z

There is an thread filled with angst when it was reported Mayfield might get $40 million a few years ago. That turned out okay. Here's Josh Q now saying $50 million: What Would A Possible Extension Look Like? The $40 million salary this year works as the basement floor for a potential extension. *** A . . . comp . . would be Kirk Cousins’ 2022 deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins was coming off of a two-year stretch where he completed 67% of his passes for 8,486 yards and 68 touchdowns to just 20 interceptions while averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. He also had 54 big time throws to 36 turnover-worthy plays per Pro Football Focus. Mayfield’s production since 2024 is very close to those marks. He’s completed 68% of his passes for 8,378 yards and 69 touchdowns to 27 interceptions while averaging 7.4 yards per attempt. He’s also thrown 50 big time throws to 53 turnover-worthy plays (turnover-worthy plays include fumbles). Mayfield has a few other factors helping to set him above Cousins in terms of valuation. Mayfield is 2.5 years younger than Cousins was at the time of his 2022 extension and he is a bigger rushing threat as evidenced by his 509 extra rushing yards and 23 additional explosive runs. Those factors should more than offset the discrepancy in turnover metrics. Cousins’ extension, a one-year, $35 million deal had an APY that 16.81% of the salary cap that year. The equivalent in 2026 would be roughly $50.5 million. And that’s where I think Mayfield’s current value lies.

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How did it go with all the Mayfield angst last contract?

https://www.pewterreport.com/community/the-red-board/baker-40m/

every contract is different for sure, but that all seemed to work out. Lots of concern about overpaying him etc

i fully believe something will be worked out. Being positive, Baker will play well in 2026, and he will sign a 4-5 year deal at $50M a year.

BUT...the whole debate here has been...do it now or wait after this season...and i just don't see many benefits to doing it now.

Posted : May. 11, 2026 11:21 am

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