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Will New Vita Vea Deal Irk Baker Mayfield? August 19th, 2026So Vita Vea pouted about not having a contract extension entering the final year of his current deal and demanded a trade, He ended up cashing in today. Baker Mayfield also pouted about entering the final year of his contract without what he deemed a proper contract extension and a raise. So how will Mayfield react to Vea’s new deal? Mayfield is a volatile personality. Joe is not saying Mayfield needs mental help, only that he’s easily aroused about things that could be perceived as a slight to him. And yes, Vea getting rewarded for holding in while Mayfield practiced and didn’t get a raise is something Mayfield could think is a slight. The exact details of Vea’s raise are unclear, but Joe could see Mayfield asking for more money for 2026 on principle — Mayfield’s internal principal. ‘Hey, Glazers, Vita got more cash for his final year and the quarterback is way more important than a defensive tackle.’ Joe expects Mayfield to be very happy for his teammate tonight. But how Mayfield reacts next interests Joe.