Baker Mayfield should be tied to the Browns, however he’s conserving his distance from the staff.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on Wednesday that Mayfield is at the moment throwing with veteran extensive receivers Cole Beasley, Danny Amendola and Alex Bachman in Texas whereas the Browns work on a commerce.
Cleveland surprised the league earlier this month by buying and selling for controversial Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Mayfield — the Browns’ first-overall choose in 2018 — demanded a commerce shortly after, and has reportedly been linked to the Seahawks.
Although Mayfield desires out of Cleveland, it was reported Tuesday the way it’s “entirely possible” that the Browns kick off the season with the 26-year-old quarterback nonetheless on the roster. Cleveland GM Andrew Berry mentioned there’s no “specific timetable” for making a call on Mayfield.
Mayfield suffered a torn labrum early within the 2021 season, which set him as much as have his worst yr as a professional so far. The Oklahoma product solely threw 3,010 yards this previous season – over 500 yards lower than his profession common of three,531.
Watson, in the meantime, has since agreed to a record-breaking five-year, $230 million contract with the Browns, absolutely assured. During his introductory press convention final week, Watson maintained his innocence amid lawsuits from 22 girls alleging sexual assault.
He may nonetheless be suspended by the league concerning the lively civil circumstances in opposition to him.
