Baker Mayfield joins Buccaneers to replace retired Tom Brady

In a stunning move the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to sign quarterback Baker Mayfield in a deal to replace Tom Brady. Sources close to the situation report that the move, which has been in the works for several weeks, was finally finalized on Wednesday.

As per NFL insiders, the former No. 1 overall pick reached an agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million with the Buccaneers camp.

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Former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per sources. Mayfield is now in line to be Tom Brady’s successor.

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Former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per sources. Mayfield is now in line to be Tom Brady’s successor. https://t.co/2ZldEPxHY8

Mayfield, who was drafted by the Browns with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, was the team's starting quarterback before becoming a bit of a journeyman.

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Mayfield, who is yet to comment on the move, is expected to join the Buccaneers' offseason program as soon as possible to begin learning the team's playbook and building chemistry with his new teammates.

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