The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the cusp of reaching the playoffs. Baker Mayfield has a massive amount of cash on the line as the regular season ends and the playoffs begin.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn’t new for Baker Mayfield. Helping his team on a big step toward the playoffs while playing so close to his roots would be new for the Tampa Bay quarterback.

TAMPA — Baker Mayfield’s return to the Lone Star State often ends in celebration, and the homecoming is always welcome for the Bucs quarterback who grew up there with a big arm and bigger dreams. Playing football in Texas is what helped him pour the foundation of his career.

ESPN's Ben Baby reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield still has up to $5 million in contract bonuses on the line. The post Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Still Has $5 Million in Bonus Money at Stake appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield lose an important player for the remainder of the 2024 NFL season, at a key moment in the battle to reach the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still fighting for a spot in the NFL playoffs and will need to get the most out of their roster to win their remaining two games.