Baker Mayfield could demand trade over Browns' interest in Deshaun Watson?

That likely means Mayfield is contemplating a trade request or demand. Russini also noted that the Browns did not give Mayfield advanced notice that they were meeting with Watson, which is a courtesy the Atlanta Falcons extended to Matt Ryan.

Mayfield made it clear late Tuesday night that his feelings have been hurt by the Browns’ pursuit of Watson. He issued a lengthy statement on Instagram that read like a farewell letter. The former first overall pick already knew he could be entering a lame-duck season in 2022, as Cleveland has not made an effort to sign him to an extension.

All of this is a bad look for Mayfield. His play has been very inconsistent for four years with the Browns. In an ideal world, the 26-year-old would use Cleveland’s interest in Watson as motivation to have a big season and prove the doubters wrong. Instead, he is essentially sulking.

One of Mayfield’s former teammates took a shot at him on Twitter after the QB put out his dramatic statement. With Mayfield leaking the news that he could request a trade, we’re guessing others will feel the same way about him.