Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has broken some silence on potential trade destinations.
Now that the Browns have Deshaun Watson, they’ll have to figure out where to trade Mayfield since he’s not going to spend the 2022 season as his backup.
Mayfield appeared on the “Ya Never Know” podcast and spoke about how the Seattle Seahawks would make sense for him right now.
“This would’ve been, about a week and a half ago, I would’ve said Indianapolis,” Mayfield said. “Seattle would probably be the most likely option but even then, I’m just ready for the next chapter.”
Baker Mayfield says he thought the #Colts made sense for him before they got Matt Ryan. The #Seahawks are the team that would make the most sense for him now – but anything could happen.
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 13, 2022
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The NFL world had mixed reactions to Mayfield’s comments.
The Colts and Seahawks hearing this https://t.co/T8ltkk0sBz pic.twitter.com/BrnMGz2vLh
— Kaleb Searle (@kaleb_searle) April 13, 2022
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It feels like Baker will end up on the Seahawks, he even said it himself. Will be a crowded QB room with him, Drew Lock and, I hope, a rookie QB. https://t.co/LmSeeCW3wK
— T-BILL (@tbillnw95) April 13, 2022
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I’m not sure he’s come to terms with the fact that the league at large clearly does not view him as an obvious franchise guy. That realization will be necessary to him reaching whatever he thinks his ceiling his. https://t.co/2IENdXxwBS
— Ryan Burns (@FtblSickness) April 13, 2022
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This Seahawks fan doesn’t want the trade unless we get a 5th or better for taking on the contract (I know that’s probably more than they’d offer).
He should go be the backup in Tampa, might be the only way to humble him. https://t.co/7OpLZw7rdf
— Sam (@rosterproffer) April 13, 2022
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There’s absolutely zero chance the Seahawks roll into 2022 with Drew Lock as their starting quarterback
— Football Analysis (@FBallAnalysisBU) April 13, 2022
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Honestly I think he’s going to be good. If I was Seattle I’d definitely give it a shot
— ✈️💯✈️ (@JetsDumb) April 13, 2022
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Mayfield underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason after battling multiple shoulder injuries throughout the 2021 season.
It affected his play in a big way as he only had 3,010 yards passing and a 17/13 TD/INT ratio. The Browns ended up missing the playoffs with an 8-9 record after making the playoffs in 2020.
It remains to be seen if a trade is agreed to by the time the draft starts in a couple of weeks. Cleveland hasn’t been in a rush to deal him.
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