Gronkowski backs Mayfield as top-five quarterback after reported Buccaneers extension
Rob Gronkowski has endorsed Baker Mayfield’s reported $165 million extension with Tampa Bay, while calling the quarterback’s ranking a matter of personal assessment.
Rob Gronkowski has called Baker Mayfield a “top-five quarterback” after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly agreed to a $165 million contract extension with their quarterback.
Gronkowski made the assessment during an appearance on Up & Adams, saying Mayfield’s performances would not depend on whether the contract had been finalised before the season.
The reported extension reduces uncertainty over Mayfield’s future in Tampa Bay and keeps him under contract rather than allowing him to enter free agency. Yahoo Sports reported the agreement, while the source material does not detail its term, structure or guarantees.
Gronkowski’s description is a subjective assessment rather than an official ranking. The source says Mayfield was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2023 and 2024, and played respectably in 2025.
The deal gives Mayfield stability and provides the Buccaneers with continuity at quarterback, but the reported figure alone does not establish his standing among the NFL’s five best players at the position.
