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NFL Trade Rumor: Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy\u2019s Minnesota Vikings heavily linked to $131M Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran quarterback amid contract dispute (Image via Pinterest: Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers logos\u200b)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

NFL insider Adam Schefter said via ESPN\u2019s NFL Live that it\u2019s an open competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray<\/a> in the Minnesota Vikings.McCarthy has not been healthy. And there have been quarterback revival stories in the past, happens once every year, like Sam Darnold to Daniel Jones to Baker Mayfield. So, Kyler Murray could be the next one in 2026. Or it could be J.J. McCarthy.But according to NFL insider Adam Schefter, Murray handpicked that [quarterback revival] situation in Minnesota. He could win the starting job. And get his career back on track. But there\u2019s a new twist to this theory.Now, Baker Mayfield did have his QB revival story established in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; after coming from the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams, but he may not be happy there. He wants an extension.But the contract talks aren\u2019t happening, and he\u2019s publicly expressed his disappointment. Mayfield even went on to say that he was feeling \u201cdisrespected.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vikings QBs Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy<\/keyword> could compete with Buccaneers signal caller Baker Mayfield<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

According to CBS Sports\u2019 Bryan DeArdo, the Minnesota Vikings are the perfect fit for Baker Mayfield.Talented players like wide receiver Justin Jefferson could improve<\/a> Mayfield\u2019s chances of success.The odds of a quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray could mean the Vikings might hunt for a quarterback in 2027. Instead of doing that, they could consider Mayfield.Minnesota head coach Kevin O\u2019Connell, who played quarterback with NFL legend Tom Brady in the New England Patriots in 2008, could help a former first-round pick like Mayfield thrive in Minnesota.Just like O\u2019Connell did with Sam Darnold. Look at Darnold today; he is a Super Bowl LX champion with the Seattle Seahawks.Mayfield is another comeback story waiting to happen. He could be that story in Minnesota. Because Tampa Bay is probably not giving him an extension even when he is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the 2027 season.\u201cI think I\u2019m a franchise quarterback,\u201d Mayfield told reporters on July 30.\u201cI\u2019ve been told I\u2019m a franchise quarterback. It\u2019s been said publicly from ownership down here. And so, to not have a deal done is very disappointing.But I said the deadline was a deadline. And I addressed the team to let them know I meant that. It\u2019s all ball. I\u2019m with these guys.\u201dSpotrac compared Mayfield to elite quarterbacks such as Jared Goff, Dak Prescott, Kirk Cousins, and Matthew Stafford, based on their age, contract status, and statistical production, to create a contract projection.According to Spotrac\u2019s calculated market value, Mayfield is projected to sign a four-year, $214 million contract, which gives him $53 million annually.<\/p>\n

Baker Mayfield trade rumors<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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Player Name<\/b><\/td>\nBaker Mayfield<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Current Franchise<\/b><\/td>\nTampa Bay Buccaneers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Landing Spots<\/b><\/td>\nArizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, and Pittsburgh Steelers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contract Status<\/b><\/td>\n2026 is the last year of his 2024 contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contract Value<\/b><\/td>\nHe signed a three-year, $100 million contract, including a $28 million signing bonus, $50 million in guaranteed money, with an average annual income of $33 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cap Hit and Dead Cap Value<\/b><\/td>\nIn 2026, he is scheduled to earn a $10 million base salary with a $17 million roster bonus, while carrying a $39 million cap hit and a $59 million dead cap value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Years Left On The Contract<\/b><\/td>\nUFA [unrestricted free agent] in 2027, one year left.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spotrac\u2019s Calculated Market Value<\/b><\/td>\nFour-year, $214 million contract with an average annual salary of $53 million.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Tampa Bay\u2019s contract dispute with Vita Vea<\/keyword><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea wanted a contract extension. But did not get any. So, he requested a trade. But the veteran DT is showing up at training camp alongside head coach Todd Bowles. Showing up but not practicing because he tweaked his back in the team\u2019s conditioning test Tuesday, and he was getting treatment, ESPN reported.<\/div>\n


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