Mayfield's $55M Deal Signals Exploding QB Market Next Year
Baker Mayfield's new $55 million per year contract is a strong indicator of a significant increase in the quarterback market, benefiting 11 other passers anticipating major deals.

Dan Graziano Sep 13, 2026, 06:35 AM ET Close Dan Graziano is a senior NFL national reporter for ESPN, covering the entire league and breaking news. Dan also contributes to Get Up, NFL Live, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, Sunday NFL Countdown and Fantasy Football Now. He is a New Jersey native who joined ESPN in 2011, and he is also the author of two published novels. Follow on X
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