The Cleveland Browns are coming off a disappointing season. They finished the season 8-9, a year after winning a playoff game. Part of the team's struggles were at the quarterback position. Browns QB Baker Mayfield was playing hurt for the majority of the season, reportedly dealing with a torn labrum in his non-throwing left shoulder, as well as numerous other injuries.

The Browns organization posted to Twitter an update on Mayfield's status.

Mayfield underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair the torn labrum. The surgery “was performed by D. Orr Limpisvasti in Los Angeles and the likely time period for full recovery is 4-6 months. We anticipate Baker beginning light throwing in April. He should be able to participate in the offseason program on a limited basis while a rull recovery is expected by the start of training camp.”

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Mayfield consistently came under fire during 2021 for his poor play. Mayfield finished the year completing only 60 percent of his passes for 3,010 yards, with 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He missed three game during the year due to his numerous injuries.

In 2020, Mayfield led Cleveland to the playoffs and their first playoff victory in over 20 years. That created expectations for the organization this year that the team was unable to live up to.

Next season, Mayfield will be on the final year of his current contract. The Browns reportedly are planning on bringing in competition for Mayfield next season after his struggles. The Cleveland roster is loaded on both sides of the ball and the ceiling is limitless with good quarterback play.