Baker Mayfield hit the lowest point in his pro career when he was benched and eventually cut by the Carolina Panthers this season. He struggled mightily after being traded by the Cleveland Browns, leading to his worst season in the NFL.
When he was waived by Carolina, the Rams were the only team to claim him. Their season was all but over, but they took a shot on Mayfield for the final five weeks of the year and allowed him to lead the offense.
