NFL Week 13 - The Carolina Panthers are set to release quarterback Baker Mayfield, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Further reporting from Rapoport notes that Mayfield requested his release. He is expected to have a market on waiver wires, namely from eh San Francisco 49ers who just lost Jimmy Garoppolo to a season-ending foot injury.
The Panthers acquired Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns in July for a conditional fifth-round pick. Cutting Mayfield ensures that the conditions will not be met for Carolina's payment to escalate to a fourth-round pick.