Baker Mayfield still in limbo after Panthers trade during 2022 NFL Draft falls through

The Browns couldn’t discover a deal. And thus, the Baker Mayfield saga continues.

The Panthers have been in talks to purchase the disgruntled quarterback from Cleveland on Friday evening throughout Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft, however with a deal within the works, talks ended up falling by. Per Yahoo’s Charles Robinson, the sticking level came to visit the remaining $18.8 million on Mayfield’s contract, which Carolina didn't wish to shoulder. Apparently, neither did the Browns.

Now what?

“It’s a fluid state of affairs,” Browns GM Andrew Berry mentioned whereas showing on 92.3 The Fan. “We are going to cope with it day-to-day. We're happy with the weekend and happy with the blokes that we added.”

Baker Mayfield continues to be ready to be traded after a possible deal between the Browns and Panthers fell by.

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The Browns traded for controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson earlier within the offseason, giving him a $230 million assured contract regardless of practically two dozen allegations of sexual misconduct towards him. It left Mayfield, who simply 4 years in the past was the No. 1 total choose within the draft, in limbo with the crew that made him the face of the franchise.

Mayfield has made it recognized he needs out. Not too long ago, he went on the “Ya Neva Know” podcast and mentioned he feels “disrespected” by the crew.

Nonetheless, amid a giant offseason of quarterback motion, the Browns have but to discover a taker, doubtless as a consequence of his struggles in 2021. A season after successful Cleveland’s first playoff recreation in practically three a long time, Mayfield managed simply 3,010 yards, 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions final 12 months, whereas taking part in by quite a lot of accidents. His angle and relationship with teammates has additionally come into query.

The Panthers have been lengthy thought of to be the more than likely vacation spot for Mayfield, however they ended up drafting Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral within the third spherical as a substitute.

It’s doable the Browns might dangle onto Mayfield as a backup – or a starter in case Watson will get suspended by the NFL. It’s exhausting to think about that may be a state of affairs the 27-year-old would take pleasure in.