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Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife, Emily, have announced they are expecting their second child, a baby boy, slated for arrival in April 2026. The couple shared the news with their followers in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, revealing the gender through a traditional cake-cutting ceremony that unveiled blue coloring, signifying the upcoming addition of a son to their family. This announcement marks a significant personal milestone for the Mayfield family, following the birth of their daughter, Kova Jade, in April 2024.
The news comes as Mayfield continues to solidify his position as a key figure for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, guiding the team through a competitive period in the National Football League’s NFC South division. His tenure with the Buccaneers has seen a revitalization of his career, a testament to his resilience and adaptability after a challenging few seasons across multiple franchises.
Mayfield, the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, has experienced a career marked by both significant achievements and periods of transition. His rookie season in Cleveland was notably impactful, setting an NFL record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback with 27 scores in just 14 games, surpassing Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson’s previous record of 26. That year, he displayed flashes of the dynamic playmaking ability that characterized his collegiate career at Oklahoma, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2017. He led the Browns to a 7-8-1 record, a substantial improvement for a franchise that had endured years of struggle.
His most successful period with the Browns culminated in the 2020 season, where he led the team to an 11-5 record and their first playoff appearance since 2002. Under Mayfield’s leadership, Cleveland secured a memorable Wild Card victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, throwing for 263 yards and three touchdowns in a dominant performance. The team’s playoff run concluded the following week in a close divisional-round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. During that season, Mayfield completed 62.8% of his passes for 3,563 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions, demonstrating improved efficiency and decision-making.
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However, the 2021 season proved to be more challenging for Mayfield, as he battled through a significant shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery. Despite playing through the injury, his performance suffered, leading to speculation about his long-term future with the Browns. The team’s decision to acquire Deshaun Watson in March 2022 signaled the end of Mayfield’s time in Cleveland.
Following his departure from the Browns, Mayfield embarked on a brief and turbulent journey through the league. He was traded to the Carolina Panthers in July 2022, where he started six games, completing 57.8% of his passes for 1,313 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. His tenure in Carolina was short-lived, and he was released in December 2022. Just two days later, he was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams, where he found a late-season spark, notably leading the team to a dramatic comeback victory against the Las Vegas Raiders just two days after joining the team. In five games with the Rams, he completed 63.6% of his passes for 850 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, showcasing his ability to quickly assimilate into a new offensive system and make an immediate impact.
His resurgence with the Rams paved the way for a new opportunity with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who signed him as a free agent in March 2023. Tasked with filling the void left by the retirement of Tom Brady, Mayfield embraced the challenge, quickly earning the starting quarterback role. In his first season with the Buccaneers, he completed 64.3% of his passes for 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, leading the team to a surprising NFC South division title with a 9-8 record. His performance earned him a new contract with Tampa Bay, underscoring his value to the franchise and the belief in his leadership moving forward. The Buccaneers’ success under Mayfield demonstrated his capacity to lead a playoff-contending team and his ability to elevate the performance of those around him.
Off the field, Baker and Emily Mayfield’s relationship began in 2017 after being introduced by a mutual friend. Their courtship, as they recounted to ESPN in October, was initially marked by Emily’s playful reluctance. According to their shared account, Emily initially declined to give Baker her phone number. Undeterred, the quarterback resorted to social media, following her on Instagram. After not receiving a follow back, he unfollowed her, only to repeat the process and send direct messages, which also went unanswered. Eventually, Emily conveyed to their mutual friend that Baker could have her number, leading to their first date. Six months later, the couple was engaged, and they officially tied the knot in July 2019. Their journey, from a hesitant start to a blossoming family, has been a public aspect of Baker Mayfield’s personal life, often shared with fans through social media.
The announcement of a second child adds a new dimension to the life of the Mayfields. Balancing the demands of an NFL career with the responsibilities of growing a family presents unique challenges for professional athletes. For Baker Mayfield, who once lightheartedly admitted that "dirty diapers are not my specialty," the prospect of double duty with two young children will undoubtedly add a new, albeit welcome, layer to his off-field commitments. As the Buccaneers continue to navigate their upcoming schedule, including crucial divisional matchups and potential playoff implications, Mayfield’s focus will remain split between his professional endeavors on the gridiron and his expanding family life at home. The team’s upcoming fixtures will see them facing formidable opponents as they aim to build on their recent success, with Mayfield at the helm, now with an even larger "Krewe" to support him.
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