The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ star QB Baker Mayfield has always been the kind of quarterback who lets his personality spill into the locker room and every moment in between. But even by his standards, his latest reveal mixed emotion, humor and a very Baker-style statement that instantly lit up social media.
As Mayfield continues anchoring Tampa Bay’s offense and stabilizing his career with the Buccaneers, he also finds himself stepping into a new chapter off the field. The former No. 1 NFL draft pick isn’t just rebuilding a franchise and his career. But he’s building a family that’s growing quickly. And judging by his reaction, he already feels the chaos coming.
Baker Mayfield Shares Big Baby Update and Leaves Fans Laughing
Reporter Greg Auman shared that Mayfield and his wife, Emily, are expecting their second child. Per sources, they are expecting a son this spring. Mayfield delivered the update with a grin and a line only he could pull off, joking that he’s “going to have a little shithead on my hands.” He followed the crack with a more grounded note, saying he’ll encourage his son to play whatever sport he wants.
It’s classic Baker. Part comedian, part open book, part leader who doesn’t mind letting the world see the relaxed version of himself that teammates see daily.
Mayfield has made it clear over the years that family stability has helped him stabilize his game. His marriage to Emily has been one of the most publicly steady parts of his journey, from Cleveland to Carolina to Los Angeles and now Tampa Bay. With their first child born in April 2024 and now another on the way, in April 2026, the Mayfield household is stepping into full-on young-family mode.
Baker and Emily Mayfield welcomed their first child, a daughter named Kova Jade, in 2024, per ESPN. The couple shared the news publicly on Instagram, posting photos that showed how deeply the milestone grounded them after several turbulent NFL seasons. For Mayfield, becoming a father for the first time brought a sense of calm and purpose at a time when he was bouncing between teams. And he’s spoken openly about how the arrival of their daughter helped him reset and refocus both on and off the field.
A growing family creates emotional fuel for players who thrive on balance, and Mayfield has spoken often about how much Emily’s support kept him grounded during career turbulence. Tampa Bay has become a place where he has rebuilt his confidence, and now it’s also where his family is expanding. That blend of stability, comfort, and personal motivation matters more than fans often realize.
This moment isn’t just cute social fodder. It’s another sign that Baker Mayfield, once the league’s most polarizing young passer, has found real footing, on the field and at home. The Buccaneers are betting on him long-term, and clearly, he’s building something just as meaningful behind the scenes.