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The Cleveland Browns once again played below expectations this season. Despite a good start to the season and lots of talent up and down the roster, Cleveland was eliminated from playoff contention earlier than expected and are assured a losing record for the 2021 season.
Mayfield has had bad luck with injuries this season, which makes it tougher to evaluate his play, but the fact that he was healthy enough to play means we probably need to take his play at face value. And unfortunately, there wasn’t a lot of value there. But, the team, for now, appears to be on board with Mayfield as the starter next season according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The #Browns are moving forward with Baker Mayfield as their starting QB, with the parties on the same page heading into the offseason, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 9, 2022
From me and @TomPelissero: https://t.co/IAAgfpscTT
There aren’t going to be any contract extension talks this offseason and it would surprise nobody if the team investigated an upgrade at the position. Mayfield hasn’t sunk his value completely just yet, but if he does get the shot to start again next season like it appears he will, he will need to prove himself and in a big way.