Jimmy Higgins
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So, while we wait to see what happens with Watson this year (NFL wants 1 year suspension), the Cleveland Browns made another smooth deal, trading Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers for a whole fifth round pick... and still having to eat $10.5 million of his contract (Panthers are only going to pay $5 million as part of the deal).
As a reminder, the guy who likely will miss at least a portion of this season was traded for with their 2022 first-round pick, 2023 first and second-round picks, 2024 first and fourth-round picks. Browns also got a Fifth round pick (2024) along with a metaphorical truckload of baggage out of that "deal" too.
But at least Mayfield is free. Hopefully he can do well enough in Carolina. Browns fans are on the edge of their seats just waiting to see who the Browns select with that pick. Maybe they can trade that for the rights for Michael Vick.
As a reminder, the guy who likely will miss at least a portion of this season was traded for with their 2022 first-round pick, 2023 first and second-round picks, 2024 first and fourth-round picks. Browns also got a Fifth round pick (2024) along with a metaphorical truckload of baggage out of that "deal" too.
But at least Mayfield is free. Hopefully he can do well enough in Carolina. Browns fans are on the edge of their seats just waiting to see who the Browns select with that pick. Maybe they can trade that for the rights for Michael Vick.