The Browns are trading quarterback Baker Mayfield to the Panthers for a 2024 conditional fifth-round draft pick, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. The deal is pending a physical and all parties will split the financials to make it happen.
Mayfield was set to make $18.86 million this season, and that contract has reportedly been a hold-up in trade discussions. Cleveland will pay Mayfield $10.5 million and Carolina will pay him $5 million, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Mayfield agreed to trim the rest of his salary.