The football career of Baker Mayfield, dating back to college, has been the type of ride worthy of its own movie. After showing signs of being the savior for the Cleveland Browns, Mayfield was pushed out following the team's blockbuster trade for Deshaun Watson, which ultimately proved to be a disastrous move.
After stints with the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams, Mayfield appeared to be on the brink of shifting to a full-time backup role—until Tom Brady retired and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed a signal-caller. The result brought new life to Mayfield's career, as he's signed a multi-year extension and led the team for three seasons, posting a 22-16 record.
The Buccaneers have made the playoffs in Mayfield's first two seasons and are off to a 3-1 start in 2025, and it's obvious