On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers agreed to a trade, sending QB Baker Mayfield to the NFC South in exchange for a conditional fifth-round draft pick. It had been rumored for quite some time that the Browns were likely to trade Mayfield. That became a necessity once Mayfield himself announced that he would never play for the franchise again.

Despite early reports that the Seattle Seahawks were the leading candidates to deal for Mayfield, it was the Panthers who ultimately made the move. The trade left Browns feeling all sorts of ways, which they expressed through social media.

Jordan Zirm was clearly excited early on. But even he admits to being worn down by the regression and the drama surrounding for former Browns quarterback. He isn't alone either.

But it has been very highly publicized just how much support Baker Mayfield has had from Browns fans during his time there. They did not hold back showing their appreciation and love for Mayfield.

But however some fans felt, one thing is certain. The wild ride has finally come to an end. The range of emotions Browns fans have probably experienced the last couple of years can only leave one sentiment.

 

The trade leaves the Browns in an interesting position. With the likely outcome of Deshaun Watson being suspended for at least the 2022-2023 season, Cleveland will be left with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. Brissett has always been a viable back-up in the NFL. So, all is not lost.

Meanwhile, the Panthers have have a battle between Heisman rivals, Mayfield and Sam Darnold, at quarterback.