"Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield Capitalizes on Contract Year, Eyes Lucrative Deal"
Several NFL players are capitalizing on their contract year performances, with Austin Jackson securing a $36 million extension from the Dolphins after a strong season at right tackle. Baker Mayfield is experiencing a career resurgence with the Buccaneers, potentially leading them to a playoff berth and showing mutual interest in staying with the team. Other notable players like Josh Allen, Justin Madubuike, Jaylon Johnson, Kevin Dotson, and Jonathan Greenard are also setting themselves up for lucrative deals, with their performances aligning them with high financial benchmarks and increasing the likelihood of receiving significant contracts or franchise tags.