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Baker Mayfield is out of the drama in Ohio and now hopes he can redeem himself in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2021, Baker Mayfield’s throwing ability was hampered by playing through a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. In his four seasons in Cleveland, he hasn’t been a winning quarterback (29-30). His completion rate (61.6) […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is not yet ready to name their starting QB amid the intense battle between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, and for good reason. Rhule emphasized that the important thing for the Panthers is to determine the “right guy” for the job, and if it means taking their time and […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule had already made it clear that he will not be making a decision on the quarterback battle between Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield until at least after the team finishes its preseason game on Aug. 19 against the New England Patriots. Even if Mayfield ultimately gets the QB1 gig […]

When the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield earlier this offseason, he seemed destined to become the starting quarterback in Carolina. But head coach Matt Rhule was hesitant to announce an official starter. He recently revealed that QB1 will announced sometime after the Panthers’ Aug. 19 game against the New England Patriots. However, that doesn’t mean there […]

Carolina Panthers fans can expect the Baker Mayfield-Sam Darnold QB competition to be settled following the team’s August 19th preseason game against the New England Patriots. At least, that is what Matt Rhule announced in reference to the looming QB1 decision, per ESPN. “I’m not putting a timetable on the quarterback position until after we […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule wants spirits to be high ahead of the upcoming season. However, he also isn’t a huge fan of taunting during practice. And according to Panthers beat writer Ellis L. Williams, that is exactly what happened at a recent Panthers’ scrimmage. Baker Mayfield fired a deep touchdown pass to receiver […]

Just because Baker Mayfield is no longer with the Cleveland Browns, it doesn’t mean that drama between the Carolina Panthers quarterback and his former team will completely subside. For one, the NFL has put the Panthers and the Browns on a collision course in Week 1, and while there’s uncertainty on who Carolina’s starting quarterback […]

While Baker Mayfield’s exit from the Cleveland Browns was ugly, to say the least, that doesn’t mean his former teammates hate him. Just ask Jadeveon Clowney, who has nothing but love for the quarterback even after his trade to the Carolina Panthers. During an interview with Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, Clowney was asked about facing […]

As training camp continues for the Carolina Panthers, the battle for the starting quarterback job continues to heat up. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold have both shown good and bad traits throughout the first week. On Friday, the two quarterbacks split the first-team reps on the Panthers’ offense. This comes as a change as on […]

The NFL landscape almost looked incredibly different. During this offseason, the Cleveland Browns were actively seeking a trade for a quarterback upgrade but rumors are suggesting they had a different player in mind. Eventually, they landed Deshaun Watson who is still under fire for his sexual assault allegations. However, it sounds like the front office […]

The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield in a trade a few weeks ago. As a result, it is unclear who will take the reins as QB1 this season. Sam Darnold recently said that Mayfield and him are ‘cool’ off of the field. But there is certainly a quarterback competition between them between the lines. Panthers […]

The Cleveland Browns are hopeful for a strong 2022 season. However, there are plenty of question marks given quarterback Deshaun Watson’s uncertainty. He is expected to receive a suspension but is unclear how long it will be. Superstar defensive end Myles Garrett has emerged as a team leader for Cleveland. The Browns’ lockdown defender commented […]

When the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns, many assumed Mayfield would  become the starting QB for Carolina. However, there is a quarterback competition brewing between Sam Darnold and Mayfield. Darnold recently commented on the competition between him and the former Browns’ QB, per NFL.com. “It’s always fun to compete and to […]

Ex-Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, who was dealt to the Carolina Panthers, suffered a nagging shoulder injury that forced him to miss three games and required offseason surgery. Mayfield’s injury was a controversial one, as his throw sailed past Browns rookie Anthony Schwartz, who had seemingly stopped his route, and into the waiting hands of […]

Finally out of the fold of the Cleveland Browns, Baker Mayfield is about to enter his first season in the NFL in a different uniform after his original NFL squad traded him to the Carolina Panthers in early July. The split between the two sides was a long time coming and made even more inevitable […]

Baker Mayfield has incentives in his contract with the Carolina Panthers that allows him to get some of the money he sacrificed in his trade to the team. However, those “incentives” are difficult to achieve … too hard to be honest. Field Yates of ESPN broke down the incentives, which include rewards for playing time, […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield had to concede over $3 million to allow for the trade from Cleveland to go through. However, he did have some stipulations in his contract with the Panthers that would allow him to try and make that money. The problem is the bonuses and incentives Mayfield would have to hit […]

On the heels of his recent trade to the Carolina Panthers, Baker Mayfield’s former coach speaks out on the quarterback.  Freddie Kitchens, who was at one time Mayfield’s head coach during his time with the Cleveland Browns, recently spoke about the quarterback. During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Kitchens spoke about Mayfield’s passion for […]

Baker Mayfield finally got the fresh start he was looking for after getting traded to the Carolina Panthers during the offseason. The starting job appears to be his to lose, though he’ll face competition from the likes of Matt Corral and Sam Darnold. After this season, however, Mayfield will be a free agent, and the […]

The Cleveland Browns pulled off one of the riskiest moves of the offseason went they made a blockbuster trade for Deshaun Watson. Watson is undeniably talented, but his playing status is very much up in the air. It also resulted in their current quarterback, Baker Mayfield, getting completely ostracized from the team. Mayfield quickly requested […]

One of the biggest storylines of the NFL offseason has been Baker Mayfield. The former top pick in the 2018 draft fell out of good graces with the Cleveland Browns organization. The franchise elected to take the risk and move on from Mayfield and trade for DeShaun Watson. The writing was clearly on the wall […]

Baker Mayfield was recently traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Carolina Panthers. And in a circumstance that almost seems scripted, Mayfield and Carolina will face Cleveland in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. Seeing the QB take on his former team will be must-watch football without question. Mayfield commented on the looming matchup […]

Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns have gone their separate ways after the AFC North franchise shipped the former Oklahoma Sooners gunslinger to the Carolina Panthers. Even with all the uncertainty surrounding the situation of Deshaun Watson, the Browns were always expected to end their relationship with Mayfield, as it became apparent that the two […]

After the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield, all eyes are on the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo. There are a handful of teams the veteran quarterback could be dealt to, but the Atlanta Falcons should at least consider making an offer. The quarterback position is nothing to gloat about and bringing him in could […]

This would surely create an interesting situation in the New York Giants’ organization. Although they have Daniel Jones under center, he has yet to prove himself as a starting-caliber quarterback. Additionally, after witnessing the Carolina Panthers acquire Baker Mayfield, the front office might be considering a deal themselves. For that reason, we look at three […]

After months of waiting and speculation, Baker Mayfield finally has a home again. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback has been traded to the Carolina Panthers. Now, Mayfield gets to play for an NFL team in 2022 that he actually likes. It would surprise many fans to know, though, that the deal almost got axed due […]

The Carolina Panthers played the waiting game on Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield well. Carolina was seemingly the last available suitor for Mayfield, who certainly didn’t want to suit up for the Browns in 2022. Hence, why the Panthers were able to get Mayfield for a conditional 2024 fifth-round pick. It was a big move […]

After months of speculation about what the Carolina Panthers plan to do at quarterback next season, they finally made their move to trade for former Cleveland Browns starter Baker Mayfield. The Panthers didn’t give much, surrendering just a conditional 2024 fifth-round pick to get the former number one overall selection, with the financial split of […]

The Cleveland Browns finally moved on from Baker Mayfield, trading him to the Carolina Panthers Wednesday. In return, the Browns landed just a conditional fifth-round draft pick. That’s a far cry from the overall top pick used for the embattled quarterback. With Mayfield moving to Carolina after his fourth season, he joined JaMarcus Russell and […]

The Carolina Panthers made a big move on Wednesday after acquiring Baker Mayfield. Now, all eyes are on Jimmy Garoppolo, as the San Francisco 49ers quarterback is the only rumored trade option available. There are several teams that may show interest in him, but we go over three reasons why the Cleveland Browns should trade […]

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 […]

Wednesday afternoon, news broke that the Cleveland Browns were trading Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2024 conditional fifth-round pick. This comes months after Mayfield originally requested the trade amid quarterback controversy between him and Deshaun Watson in mid-March. Now, things finally seem to be working out for Mayfield. The Browns […]

Baker Mayfield is headed to the Carolina Panthers. After finally getting the trade he wanted from the Cleveland Browns, he will be heading to Carolina in the hopes of bouncing back from his poor performance last season. The Panthers are not expected to be much better with Mayfield. He will still have to prove that […]

Earlier in the offseason when it was just speculation for the Carolina Panthers to trade for Baker Mayfield, Robbie Anderson was rather vocal about the potential deal. He was clearly against it and those takes resurfaced on Wednesday after the front office acquired Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns. Now, Anderson attempts to clear the air. […]

The Carolina Panthers made a big trade on Wednesday after making a deal with the Cleveland Browns to acquire Baker Mayfield. It’s an exciting time for the franchise, as the team is hopeful to have improved quarterback play under center. However, an old quarterback ranking emerged that might make things a little uncomfortable in Carolina. […]

After months of hinting at making a move for Baker Mayfield, the Carolina Panthers finally pulled off the trade. They sent a 2024 conditional fifth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for the former top overall pick. The biggest loser in this trade is perhaps Robbie Anderson, the Panthers wide receiver who absolutely, positively did not […]

The Carolina Panthers made a big trade with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday as they land Baker Mayfield. This franchise receives a nice upgrade at quarterback, as it’s hard to imagine Sam Darnold beating him out for the starting job. We’ll see how it all plays out, but the franchise should be happy with this […]

The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday. Cleveland got a 5th round pick in return for the quarterback, per Ian Rapoport. There has been speculation about a Mayfield trade for months. That speculation turned to expectancy when he requested a trade out of Cleveland after the Browns acquired Deshaun Watson. […]

The Cleveland Browns have finally done it. After months of speculation, the Browns traded quarterback Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers for a conditional fifth-round pick. Mayfield, the former number-one overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, will now be teammates with the third overall pick from that class, Sam Darnold. Meanwhile, the Browns will […]