The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Baker Mayfield appear to be on different pages. Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Browns won't accommodate Baker Mayfield's trade request

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 3/17/22

The wacky saga that is Baker Mayfield's future with the Cleveland Browns took another turn on Thursday afternoon.

Baker Mayfield’s agent contacted the #Browns a short time ago to communicate the trade request. The former No. 1 overall pick led Cleveland to a playoff win just 14 months ago. Now, the sides increasingly appear headed for a divorce. https://t.co/0BmaoBKaFw
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2022

*”too far gone.” Not fine, gone.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2022

While the 2018 first overall pick is seeking a way out of Cleveland, it appears that the organization is not ready to move on.

#Browns have told Baker Mayfield's agent they are NOT accomodating his request, a league source tells clevelanddotcom
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) March 17, 2022

The trade request comes amid the Browns' reported recent pursuit of Houston Texans controversial star quarterback Deshaun Watson. Cleveland is apparently out of the running for obtaining Watson, who has reportedly narrowed his choices to the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.

On Tuesday, Mayfield seemingly said goodbye to Browns fans via social media, but it appears those within the organization may be planning for him to remain the club's "QB1" while on the fifth-year option attached to his rookie contract worth $18.858 million. Mayfield registered a 60.5% completion percentage with 3,010 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 2021.

The former Oklahoma standout missed three games due to injury last year but threw for 3,563 passing yards and 26 touchdowns with a career-low eight interceptions and had a career-best 95.9 quarterback rating in 2020.

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