With the announcement that the Panthers are expected to release quarterback Baker Mayfield, the logical subsequent line of thought centers around where the former No. 1 pick will land next.
There are several teams who could benefit from a new quarterback joining the roster. Here’s a quick look at which teams could be potential landing spots for Mayfield.
49ers: San Francisco comes to mind after the team lost Jimmy Garoppolo for the season on Sunday due to a broken foot. The 49ers are already without their original 2022 starter, Trey Lance, after he injured his ankle in Week 2. Now, the team has 2022 “Mr. Irrelevant” Brock Purdy as the apparent starter for the foreseeable future. No backup quarterback is currently listed on the team’s depth chart. Mayfield could fill that role for the NFC West-leading 49ers.
