Baker Mayfield's Wife Shares Emotional Update After 'Unfathomable' Hurricane Helene

Ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield experienced a much bigger challenge.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday night, causing deep floods in several areas. The inclement weather affected Mayfield's family but his wife, Emily Mayfield, said they are safe.

In an Instagram Story, she shared that they had to evacuate before their community got "pummeled." She also described the harrowing situation as "unfathomable."

"I do not have words to accurately describe my heartbreak for everyone affected by Hurricane Helene," she wrote.

"You see this stuff on TV, but until you live through it, you can't fully grasp the terror associated with the unknowns."

The Associated Press reported that the death toll from Hurricane Helene has increased to 44, as of writing. According to Tampa Bay Times' Divya Kumar , 10 of the casualties are from Tampa Bay.

Emily Mayfield empathized with all those affected by the Category 4 hurricane while also expressing gratitude that they were kept safe.

"I'm so thankful to God for protecting us and our home, and I'm praying non-stop for everyone dealing with the aftermath of the storm, surge, the damage, the loss," she added.

She also said she's willing to go out and "tangibly help" to heal their community.

The Mayfields moved to Florida in 2023 after the 29-year-old signal-caller signed a one-year deal with the Buccaneers. He agreed to a three-year extension worth $100 million in March 2024.

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