While he awaits the conclusion to his separation process from the Browns, Baker Mayfield likely won’t be with the team during the early part of their offseason regiment. Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson reports that the quarterback isn’t expected to attend the voluntary portion of Cleveland’s program, which begins today. 
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It comes as no surprise that the former No. 1 pick will continue working out on his own. It was reported earlier this month he would likely only be present for the mandatory portion of minicamp, which takes place in mid-June. By that time, many expect him to have been traded elsewhere, though the list of teams still in need of a 2022 starting QB has shrunk considerably in recent weeks.
On that point, Wilson writes that “no trade is imminent or developing at this time”, lessening the chances of a pre-draft swap taking place. Teams like Carolina and Seattle have been linked to the 27-year-old, but they hold the sixth- and ninth-overall picks, which could be used to add a developmental signal-caller. One of the largest roadblocks to Mayfield being moved is his fully guaranteed fifth-year option salary of more than $18MM.
Given that he is only under contract for one more season, however, the list of teams looking to add him may increase next year. Wilson reports that “there is definite interest in Mayfield around the league”, including from teams which would be willing to sign him as a free agent in 2023. His value on the open market at that time, of course, would be directly tied to his level of play with whichever clubs he ends up with in the coming weeks or months.
In the meantime, Mayfield will likely carry on his personal recovery from shoulder surgery; he has also spent time throwing with free agent wide receivers in Austin, Texas.
He has to be in the most awkward position ever. Yes, the browns employ him, but is he really needed there? It almost seems that Mayfield wants the committed relationship, ownership wants an open marriage, and a divorce can’t be finalized for another year yet.
Nice. Explains it well. Won’t stop baker from dating and moving the process along. Everyone is licking their chops waiting for that 18m cut.
Wish this trade would happen already so everyone could just move on….but I’m guessing it’ll be after the draft.
White privilege – where you get screwed over by a known sex offender.
You should go to the authorities with your proof. I’m sure they’d love to see your evidence since they didn’t have enough
I guess you’re not one that believes women.
you can’t believe all women
True. But 22 individual cases… yeah, I’ll put my money with the women
There were over 50 accusers, but only 22 (now maybe 26?) filed civil suits.
And yet no arrest? You would think there’s something that warrants an arrest and trial out of 50. I’m not saying Watson is a Saint but did any of these women go to the police the day of the assault? I don’t think so.
And had he ended up in Pittsburgh I’m sure you’d be holding firm in this same stance.
Mayfield doesn’t need much offseason training in order to sit on the bench.
I have no idea what the Eagles are waiting for!!!!