Seahawks have 'high-level' interest in Browns' Baker Mayfield: Report
The Carolina Panthers remain a potential landing spot for Mayfield
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll spoke highly of quarterbacks Drew Lock and Geno Smith during this month’s mandatory minicamp.
But, according to a report, the team still has a "high level of interest" in acquiring Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.
A league source told CBS Sports Wednesday the Seahawks are still gathering information on Mayfield but remain highly interested in adding the former No. 1 draft pick to their roster in the absence of veteran Russell Wilson.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of a game against the Baltimore Ravens Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
According to the report, Seattle is even open to offering a contract extension.
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Mayfield lost the starting job when the Browns traded for and signed Deshaun Watson in March to a $230 million contract. Mayfield was excused from the mandatory minicamp this month, and it appears Mayfield has played his last game in Cleveland.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Deshaun Watson (4) of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the Cleveland Browns' OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus May 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
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"Obviously, that was a decision made between our organization, Baker and Baker’s team," coach Kevin Stefanski said earlier this month. "Felt like that was the best decision for both sides."
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield works out prior to an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Carolina Panthers remain the top likely landing spot for Mayfield. A trade for Mayfield during the draft reportedly fell through after Carolina wanted the Browns to pay a sizable chunk of Mayfield’s salary.