ESPN's Ben Baby reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield still has up to $5 million in contract bonuses on the line.

Individual achievements, as well as team success, will trigger various contract incentives over the next two weeks.

Playing in primetime during a Thursday, Sunday night, or Monday night game in front of a national audience means a lot to a player. Well, it usually does, but in the case of Baker Mayfield, he

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.

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.

Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate.

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.