The 49ers did not put in a claim for Baker Mayfield. You know who did? The Los Angeles Rams. They recently placed quarterback Matthew Stafford on injured reserve, so there was a need.
Reports are surfacing that Mayfield could play for the Rams as soon as Thursday night. According to NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco, Mayfield would have gone unclaimed and passed through waivers had he reached the 49ers, who had just signed Josh Johnson to a one-year deal.
Unfortunately for the 49ers, they’ve already played the Rams twice. I’m sure Nick Bosa isn’t happy about that.