Baker Mayfield has been here before.
Almost a decade ago, the quarterback defied the odds to reset his college career when he transferred from Texas Tech to Oklahoma.
Now, he has a similar opportunity in the NFL.
On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers acquired Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns after months of trade discussions. Mayfield greased the wheels for the trade to be completed by bridging the money gap, agreeing to forego $3.5 million of his $19 million fully guaranteed contract for the 2022 season, which he can earn back through performance incentives, according to multiple sources.