www.cbssports.com
Open in
urlscan Pro
151.101.13.188
Public Scan
Submitted URL: https://click.email.cbssports.com/u/?qs=e95e76351c45d8dbe213bc19ddeecce19c04b8f1d838466f88f24387ff710ea6ed86dc387f44ce88479dc4f617...
Effective URL: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/baker-mayfield-trade-rumors-browns-qb-seemingly-says-goodbye-to-cleveland-with-social-m...
Submission: On March 17 via api from CH — Scanned from DE
Effective URL: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/baker-mayfield-trade-rumors-browns-qb-seemingly-says-goodbye-to-cleveland-with-social-m...
Submission: On March 17 via api from CH — Scanned from DE
Form analysis
0 forms found in the DOMText Content
site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | section: | slug: baker-mayfield-trade-rumors-browns-qb-seemingly-says-goodbye-to-cleveland-with-social-media-post | sport: football | route: article_single.us | 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories * CBSSports.com * 247Sports * MaxPreps * SportsLine * Shop * Play Golf * Stubhub * Caesars Sportsbook * * * * * CBS Sports Home * Sports HQ * Fantasy * Brackets * NCAA Tournament * NCAA BB * NCAA WBB * NFL * MLB * Soccer * NBA * Golf * NCAA FB * NHL * Champions League * MMA * WWE * Boxing * NASCAR * Motor Sports * Horse Racing * NWSL * WNBA * Olympics * Big3 * Tennis * High School * WSOP * Shop * Promotions * PBR * Rugby * Stubhub * Play Golf * Home * Scores * Schedule * Free Agents * Draft * Mock Drafts * Prospect Rankings * Standings * Teams * Stats * Players * Injuries * Transactions * Power Rankings * Super Bowl * Fantasy * Pick Six Podcast * Paramount+ * NFL Shop * Stubhub * * Home * Scores * Schedule * Free Agents * Draft * Mock Drafts * Prospect Rankings * Standings * Teams * Stats * Players * Injuries * Transactions * Power Rankings * Super Bowl * Fantasy * Pick Six Podcast * Paramount+ * NFL Shop * Stubhub * Play GAMES Play Now Men's Brackets Play Now Women's Brackets View your Leagues CAESARS SPORTSBOOK FANTASY BASEBALL FANTASY FOOTBALL COLLEGE PICK'EM FOOTBALL PICK'EM FRANCHISE GAMES FANTASY BASKETBALL FANTASY HOCKEY See All Sports Games * Watch MARCH MADNESS FIRST ROUND * Paramount+ * Watch CBS Sports HQ * March Madness Live * UEFA Champions League * UEFA Europa League * UEFA Europa Conference League * Italian Serie A * Liga Argentina Profesional * Scottish Professional Football League * NWSL Challenge Cup * Watch CBS Sports Network * TV Shows & Listings * Bet BET WITH CAESARS * BET FOOTBALL * BET BASKETBALL * BET BASEBALL * BET HOCKEY * BET GOLF * BET FUTURES * BET LIVE IN-GAME * Podcasts FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY Free Agency Recap NOTHING PERSONAL WITH DAVID SAMSON Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world * Podcasts Home * Fantasy Football Today * NFL Pick Six * Cover 3 College Football * Eye On College Basketball * Morning Kombat * The First Cut Golf * * * * Log In * My Teams Organize / See All Teams Help Account Settings Log Out * NFL Free Agent Tracker * Mock Drafts * Prospect Rankings BAKER MAYFIELD TRADE RUMORS: BROWNS QB SEEMINGLY SAYS GOODBYE TO CLEVELAND WITH SOCIAL MEDIA POST MAYFIELD WRITES A FAREWELL LETTER TO THE BROWNS By Jeff Kerr 20 hrs ago 2 min read * * * Baker Mayfield isn't on his way out of Cleveland -- yet. Although the Browns quarterback appears to know his days are numbered with the organization as he posted what seems to be a farewell letter on social media late Tuesday night in the midst of free agency. Mayfield's fate in Cleveland has been uncertain since the end of last season, even though the Browns exercised his fifth-year rookie option of $18,858,000 last year. The Browns appeared to be giving Mayfield an opportunity at a bounce-back year before giving him a massive contract, yet that doesn't seem to be in the cards with the team reportedly interested in Deshaun Watson. Regardless if the Browns are able to land Watson or not, Mayfield may have forced his hand with the Browns with this farewell message. If the Browns aren't committed to Mayfield, the quarterback is looking to find his next destination sooner rather than later. > With many uncertainties, here is where my head and heart is. > pic.twitter.com/psipN96cmh > > — Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) March 16, 2022 Even if the Browns can't land Watson in a deal, it seems that Mayfield will consider other options (per ESPN's Dianna Russini) as his future with the organization becomes even more clearer. Mayfield has essentially asked out with this farewell message, indicating he isn't coming back to Cleveland. Mayfield took a step back with the Browns this season as he battled a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder throughout the year. He ended up missing one game with the injury and another game with a knee strain. Mayfield had surgery on the torn labrum in January, ending his season once the Browns were officially eliminated from the playoffs. He completed 60.5% of his passes for 3,010 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions (83.1 passer rating) last season. Of 32 qualified quarterbacks, Mayfield finished 27th in completion percentage, 22nd in touchdown passes, 17th in yards per attempt (7.2), and 27th in quarterback rating. Just one of three quarterbacks to throw for 3,500 yards and 20 touchdowns in each of his first three seasons (Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck), Mayfield took a significant step back on play-action passing this past season. In 2020, Mayfield completed 63% of his passes with 26 touchdowns to eight interceptions (95.8 rating) -- but those numbers dipped to 61% with 17 touchdowns to 13 interceptions in 2021 (83.1 rating). Head coaching inconsistencies have also plagued Mayfield, as he's the fourth quarterback since 1950 to play under three different head coaches (excluding interim head coaches) in first three career NFL seasons (minimum 20 starts). Mayfield has a 23-22 record, while Brandon Weeden (5-16), Blaine Gabbert (5-22), and Dennis Shaw (8-27-2) all have losing records in similar situations. Mayfield's future in Cleveland appears all but over. With teams needing starting quarterbacks in 2022, Mayfield will be one of the top signal callers available in the coming days. 2022 NFL FREE AGENCY DAY 3 WINNERS AND LOSERS: RAIDERS SCORE WHILE BAKER MAYFIELD'S FUTURE IN DOUBT WINNERS AND LOSERS FROM WEDNESDAY IN NFL FREE AGENCY By Jordan Dajani 13 hrs ago 5 min read * * * Watch Now: The new league year has begun, and all the transactions we have heard about through the first few days of legal tampering can finally become official. It was also a day when the big trades that have been reported finally came to fruition. Russell Wilson was introduced in Denver as the newest member of the Broncos and Carson Wentz is scheduled to speak with Washington Commanders reporters tomorrow. Deals are beginning to fly, and we had some of the top free agents come off the board Wednesday. There's plenty of action yet to come, but let's break down some winners and losers from Day 3 of NFL free agency. WINNER: LAS VEGAS RAIDERS The Raiders were probably the big winner from Wednesday. They agreed to terms with one of the best available pass-rushers, giving former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones a three-year deal in the neighborhood of $51 million, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport. Jones may be 32-years-old, but he hasn't looked like it. He notched 10.5 sacks in 2021 -- making it the sixth season in seven years where he's recorded double-digit sacks. The one season Jones didn't, he played just five games. Pairing Jones with Maxx Crosby is going to be must-watch TV. With Vegas striking the jackpot in Jones, some immediately wondered what would happen with Yannick Ngakoue. Fans didn't have to wait long for an answer, as the Raiders shipped him to the Indianapolis Colts for cornerback Rock Ya-Sin in a rare player-for-player trade. Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports graded the trade an 'A' for the Raiders. Here's what he had to say about Ya-Sin and the transaction: > "He'll be 26-years-old by the start of next season and turned in a solid 2021 > season in Indy. According to PFF, he allowed a reception percentage of just > 56.5% while opposing quarterbacks had a 93.4 passer rating against him, which > were the best totals of his career. He also logged seven pass breakups. > > "For the Raiders, they upgraded at one of their pass-rushing spots and were > able to add a young corner to their secondary, which should be looked at as a > positive with this division continuing to add offensive firepower." LOSER: BAKER MAYFIELD Baker Mayfield CLE • QB • 6 CMP%60.5 YDs3010 TD17 INT13 YD/Att7.2 View Profile The Cleveland Browns are one of the four teams pitching Deshaun Watson, which means Baker Mayfield could be on the way out. Even if the Browns don't land Watson, it's still possible they move on from their starting quarterback. The former No. 1 overall pick got into his feels on Tuesday night, posting what appeared to be a goodbye and thank you to the city of Cleveland. One of the first sentences read "this is not a message with hidden meaning," but the message said a lot: > With many uncertainties, here is where my head and heart is. > pic.twitter.com/psipN96cmh > > — Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) March 16, 2022 Things just got worse after that. Mayfield tweeted the message out at 10:03 p.m., and less than 20 minutes later, his former teammate, running back Duke Johnson, posted a gif of a train wreck on Twitter. The next day, Wednesday, ESPN's Chris Mortensen said he was told things have changed as of late, and that the Browns want what they consider to be "an adult" at that position. Yikes. The Browns may not be the "favorite" to land Watson per se, but it looks like a divorce is coming with Mayfield. WINNER: VON MILLER Von Miller LAR • OLB • 40 View Profile Von Miller was considered by many to be the top defensive free agent to hit the market this offseason, and he got paid like one. Wednesday, the former Super Bowl MVP agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills on a monster six-year deal worth $120 million that includes $51.345 million guaranteed, per CBS Sports NFL Insider Josina Anderson. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport says the deal is backloaded, with Miller averaging $17.5 million over the first four years. Miller turns 33 later this month, but he showed last year he's still an impact player and isn't slowing down just yet. He helped the Los Angeles Rams win a Super Bowl last season, and is going to try to do the same for the Bills next year -- as a very wealthy man. LOSER: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS It's certainly not time to panic in New England, but it appears not much is going on for the Patriots while they are leaking oil. Look at who they have lost or traded away thus far: cornerback J.C. Jackson, center Ted Karras, offensive guard Shaq Mason, running back Brandon Bolden and fullback Jakob Johnson. All the Pats have added are Mack Wilson in the Chase Winovich trade and cornerback Terrance Mitchell. To make matters worse, right tackle Trent Brown is visiting the Seattle Seahawks Thursday. He told CBS Sports NFL Insider Josina Anderson that the Patriots are still in the mix, but him leaving would mark just yet another big loss. Losing key players and watching other teams in your conference and your division improve immediately is an unsettling feeling. WINNER: WASHINGTON COMMANDERS This is not a story that grabbed major headlines, but the Commanders had one of the weirder things happen with them in free agency. Tuesday, it was reported the Bills had agreed to terms with Washington running back J.D. McKissic on a two-year, $7 million deal that had a max of $8 million. This was curious, as Washington said re-signing McKissic this offseason was a priority, per NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay, but Washington never made an offer to try to keep him, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. So, what happened? According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Washington indeed did not offer McKissic a deal -- until he agreed to leave for Buffalo. Once McKissic and his camp heard Washington was willing to match that offer, he decided to remain in D.C. Turns out the Commanders don't plan on being very "commanding" in free agency when it comes to the players they want to retain. They are lucky McKissic decided to return. Some players would take that lack of communication personally. LOSER: CARSON WENTZ'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PICTURE > Since the start of the 2017 season, Carson Wentz has thrown 124 touchdown > passes, the eighth-most in the NFL during that span. > > Wentz has thrown 3+ TD's in 16 games since 2017, tied for the ninth-most in > the NFL. Washington as a team has had eight such games during that span. > pic.twitter.com/jf2RYOEXyx > > — Washington Commanders PR (@Wash_PR) March 16, 2022 OUR LATEST STORIES REPORT: BILLS TO RELEASE WR COLE BEASLEY BRYAN DEARDO • 1 MIN READ STEELERS RELEASE LB JOE SCHOBERT BRYAN DEARDO • 1 MIN READ REPORT: BROWNS OUT OF WATSON RACE, SAINTS FRONTRUNNER PATRIK WALKER • 2 MIN READ VON MILLER GIVES BILLS EXACTLY WHAT THEY'VE NEEDED CHRIS TRAPASSO • 3 MIN READ 2022 MOCK DRAFT: HOW DESHAUN WATSON TRADE IMPACT DRAFT JOSH EDWARDS • 1 MIN READ REPORT: EAGLES AWARD ROSEMAN MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION PATRIK WALKER • 1 MIN READ Watch Now: * MAYFIELD SEEMINGLY SAYS GOODBYE TO BROWNS IN POST Jeff Kerr 2 min read * FREE AGENCY DAY 3 WINNERS AND LOSERS Jordan Dajani 4 min read * TEAM-BY-TEAM FREE AGENCY GRADES Cody Benjamin 10 min read * NOTES: WATSON'S BEST FIT; BAFFLING JAGS Jason La Canfora 5 min read * DAY 3 OF FREE AGENCY: RAIDERS MAKE SPLASH Tyler Sullivan 6 min read * TOP 10 REMAINING FREE AGENTS FOR DAY 4 Jeff Kerr 5 min read * MILLER, BILLS AGREE TO TERMS ON MONSTER SIX-YEAR DEAL Jordan Dajani 1 min read * GRONK SAYS 'GOOD CHANCE' HE RETURNS TO BUCS FOR 2022 Jordan Dajani 1 min read * FREE AGENT TRACKER: ALL THE LATEST UPDATES FOR TOP 100 Cody Benjamin 1 min read * MAYFIELD LEAVING BROWNS? POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS Cody Benjamin 3 min read * * * * * * Help * About Us * Careers * Newsletters * Mobile Apps * Closed Captioning * Privacy Policy * Cookies Policy * Terms * Do Not Sell My Personal Information SportsLine.com © 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. All Rights Reserved. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. Images by Getty Images and US Presswire Manage Cookies REVIEW AND MANAGE YOUR COOKIE SETTINGS YOUR PRIVACY YOUR PRIVACY This page provides an overview of our use of cookies and similar technologies (from here we will refer to all those as “Cookies”) and how to manage them. For more information please visit our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy. When you visit our properties and use our products and services (“Services”), we use Cookies to analyse and measure our performance, customize content and serve personalized advertisements. We may place our own Cookies (first-party Cookies) or allow our service providers to place Cookies (third-party Cookies) on your device and collect information such as your device ID, browser type and IP address so they can help us better understand your interaction with our Services. Advertisers and other advertising technology partners may also use their own third-party Cookies to collect information about your visits, deliver advertisements tailored to your interests, keep track of the number of views of a specific advertisement, analyses the effectiveness of advertisements, or provide auditing, research and reporting for advertisers. Such third parties may also match you to an existing interest category (e.g. automobiles) that they’ve developed and provide you with more relevant advertising over time and across different websites. When you click on save settings below, your preferences will be saved. You can change your settings at any time by using the consent settings module. Note that saving settings is linked to the particular browser and/or device you use to visit our Services. Saving your settings within one particular Service will not affect your choices on other ViacomCBS Services, or if you visit this Service with another device or from a different browser. In addition, it won’t affect any of your activities on third-party services. You have other choices to manage cookies and other tracking technologies on the internet such as using industry choice programs or managing your preferences within your browsers or devices. For more Information refer to Cookies Policy and Privacy Policy * ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL Always Active Essential These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Services. Essential cookies cannot be switched off in our systems. You can set your device to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Service will not work. Cookies Details * ANALYTIC & PERFORMANCE ANALYTIC & PERFORMANCE Analytic & Performance These Cookies allow us to collect information about how visitors use our properties. Some examples include counting visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our services. If you do not allow these Cookies we will not know when users have visited our properties and will not be able to monitor performance. Cookies Details * FUNCTIONAL FUNCTIONAL Functional These Cookies enable the services to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our services. If you do not allow these Cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. Cookies Details * MARKETING AND ADVERTISING MARKETING AND ADVERTISING Marketing and Advertising These Cookies may be set by us or through our services by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertising on this and on other properties. If you do not allow these Cookies, you will still see ads, but you will experience less relevant advertising. Cookies Details * SOCIAL MEDIA SOCIAL MEDIA Social Media These Cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the services to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites, building up a profile of your interests to show you relevant content and advertisements on the relevant social networks. If you do not allow these Cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools. Cookies Details Back Button ADVERTISING COOKIES Filter Button Consent Leg.Interest Select All Vendors Select All Vendors Select All Hosts Select All * REPLACE-WITH-DYANMIC-HOST-ID View Third Party Cookies * Name cookie name Clear Filters Information storage and access Apply Save Settings Reject All Accept All We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our services, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising as described in our Cookies Policy and Privacy Policy. Accept All Reject All Manage Cookies