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1 hour ago · 1:32 readSeptember 3, 2026

Can Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud play their way to big contracts? Which players have fifth-year options at stake? This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by Bill Barnwell.

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Can Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud play their way to big contracts? Which players have fifth-year options at stake? Can Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud play their way to big contracts? Which players have fifth-year options at stake?

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