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Browns QB Baker Mayfield: 'Surgery went great'

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 1/19/22

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield took to social media on Wednesday following the surgery he had on his left shoulder.

"Surgery went great, it was a complete success," Mayfield said in a video, which featured his non-throwing arm in a massive sling.

Thanks to Dr. Limpisvasti and his team for performing a successful surgery. This is only going to be a minor bump in the road.. excited to get healthy and back to my normal self. Thank y’all and God Bless. pic.twitter.com/cRVdkB6t9d
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) January 19, 2022

The fourth-year QB took the opportunity to thank the medical staff that took care of him as well as fans who reached out with prayers and well-wishes.

Mayfield first tore the labrum in his left shoulder during Week 2 but played through the pain before reinjuring it in Week 6. His decision to play through the injury made some analysts wonder if the pain in his shoulder didn't just affect how he played, but also hindered his on-field decision-making.

Whether the injury factored in to his play-calling abilities or not, Mayfield acknowledged in his video he is on his way to being more like himself.

"This is one of those steps to get back to my true self," he said. "This past year hasn't been very easy."

NFL Network's Ian Rapaport reported Wednesday recovery time after Mayfield's surgery is roughly four months, putting him on track to play next season.

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