Baker MayfieldThe man feels “disrespected” and is unable to communicate with his family. Cleveland BrownsAfter they had traded Deshaun WatsonLast month, Mayfield’s four-year tenure as the team’s starting quarterback was effectively ended.
“One-hundred percent,” Mayfield said on the YNK podcastPublished Wednesday. “I was told something, but they totally did another.”
Mayfield spoke on a wide range of topics including where he may play next.
Mayfield will remain on the Browns’ roster but the team is actively considering trading him. Mayfield claimed that Seattle SeahawksWho traded for star quarterback? Russell WilsonThe Denver BroncosEarlier this offseason, were “probably” the best option for him.
Mayfield said, “Even then no idea,” after Mayfield was signed to a 2022 contract worth $18.9m — fully guaranteed — by the Browns. He had just received his fifth-year option. “I’m ready to the next chapter.”
Mayfield asked for a trade two days after Browns owners Jimmy & Dee Haslam, general manger Andrew Berry, and head coach Kevin Stefanski flew from Houston to meet Watson to try to persuade him to waive his no deal clause.
Watson informed the Browns that he was choosing the Browns over them on March 18. Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints Carolina Panthers.
Watson still faces 22 civil suits from women who accuse him of inappropriate conduct and sexual assault. introductory news conferenceOn March 25, the Browns stated that he had never assaulted or disrespected any woman and that he was not going to do so with the Browns.
Mayfield will be the third NFL quarterback to become No. 3 when the Browns officially trade him. 1 overall in the draft and last four or fewer seasons with the team that drafted him, according to ESPN Stats & Information, joining JaMarcus Russell (Raiders) and Jeff George (Colts).
Mayfield stated that he has no regrets regarding his time in Cleveland and the things he tried to do for that community. “True Clevelanders know this, as do true Browns fans.”
Mayfield, who was the Browns’ quarterback to their first playoff win in 26-years in 2020, struggled last season due to a torn Labrum in his left non-throwing shoulder. As the Browns had a losing record, Mayfield finished 27th in QBR and missed the playoffs.
Mayfield was booed after a 13-10 victory at home over the now-winless team. Detroit LionsOn Nov. 21.
Mayfield sustained a shoulder injury against the Vikings in Week 2. Houston Texans. He missed only one game, but he also missed the season finale after the shoulder injury was aggravated a month later.
Mayfield claimed that the shoulder injury caused him to be unable to play physically and mentally.
Mayfield explained that although I was trying to be strong and push through it, Mayfield realized that physically I wasn’t as capable of doing the things I would normally do. It was when I wasn’t on the field that it started to get difficult. Because I can handle it, it doesn’t matter to me. I don’t mind complaining about it like everyone else. Then, when it began to affect my play and slow me down, I was like —.
“That was when I began to lose my self-confidence and started to lose myself. It was a difficult year. It was. It was hard on me and my family. It was hard because I knew what I could do, but I was physically not in the right place to do it.
Mayfield stated that he is “just looking for stability” wherever he ends his career.
Mayfield stated that she knows what to do to become the best version of herself and to be able to lead an organisation. “I’m at a good point right now”