The Cleveland Browns put themselves in a unique position this offseason. They traded for Deshaun Watson while having Baker Mayfield on the roster. With Watson’s 22 civil cases, the Browns may need another starter this year but their relationship with Mayfield seems tattered.
Mayfield’s one-year, $18.9 million contract has made a trade difficult.
Going into the offseason, Cleveland made it clear that they saw Mayfield as their starter unless a clear upgrade was available. Watson is that clear upgrade but could not be available for part of the upcoming season.
