Browns trading Baker Mayfield to Panthers for 2024 conditional fifth-round draft pick

[Yappi]

Baker Mayfield's saga in Cleveland finally has a resolution: He's headed to Charlotte.

The Browns and Panthers have agreed to a trade that sends Mayfield to Carolina in exchange for a 2024 conditional fifth-round pick (which can become a fourth-round selection), NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday. The deal is pending a physical. Carolina later announced the acquisition.

Cleveland will pay Mayfield $10.5 million this season, saving over $8 million in cash and salary-cap space, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported. Carolina, meanwhile, will pay the fifth-year QB around $5 million. Mayfield, who was originally owed $18.858 million, agreed to a $3.5 million pay cut, but can earn back what he gave up in incentives.

Browns trading Baker Mayfield to Panthers for 2024 conditional fifth-round draft pick

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[Tom.OH]

With baker not on the browns anymore will he and his wife still be able to live in the stadium...

 

[Termite2]

First game of the year: Browns at Panthers
Mayfield vs ?????
If Watson doesn't start, does that make Mayfield the Browns highest paid QB on the field?

 

[WJ-OSU-STEELERS]

Just one thing, Mayfield has to beat out Sam Darnold. Coming off of injury, it’s no sure thing Baker is Carolina’s week 1 starter.

Great observation that if Baker does play week 1 he could very well be the highest paid QB by the Browns.