"It's gotta go through chain of command": Baker Mayfield takes playful dig at wife Emily as Bucs teammates suggest names for baby boy

On Tuesday Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily announced that they are expecting their second child, a baby boy, due in April. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers social media team decided to have a little fun with his teammates and get their opinions on baby names.

Wide receivers Tez Johnson and Emeka Egbuka gave their takes on possible baby names having fun with the process offering names such as Maverick and Zeus. Offensive linemen Tristan Wirfs and Graham Barton revealed they had already given their name suggestion of Gunner, to Mayfield.

The social media team showed Mayfield his teammates name suggestions he revealed that while he liked the name Gunner, it was 'shot down' by wife Emily.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback went on to say that he does have his own list of favorites, Emily will make the final decision.

"I know Mark Andrews too well, can't do that. I like the "M.M." but I don't know. Listen guys, ultimately, I like names but it's go tot go through the chain of command. That's normally how it works." Mayfield said.

Emily and Baker Mayfield are parents to daughter Kova Jade, who was born in April 2024.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield and wife Emily named "Family Philanthropist of the Year"

Earlier this month, "The Baker and Emily Mayfield Foundation" was crowned the Family Philanthropist of the Year by the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine. In a post on Instagram, the Mayfield's showed gratitude for the honor and their love for the Tampa Bay community.

"Tampa Bay, this one’s for you. ✨ Being named Family Philanthropist of the Year by @tbbwmag is especially meaningful because you are the reason we do what we do. We’re proud to serve a community defined by strength, generosity, and true Tampa Bay spirit. Thank you for believing in our mission and inspiring us to keep giving back. We are just getting started 💙🤍," the Mayfield's stated on Instagram.

Baker Mayfield and his wife, Emily, launched the "Baker and Emily Foundation" in 2023 after he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The couple created their foundation based on their "pay it forward" motto of giving back to the local community and bettering the lives of children and their families.