Baker Mayfield’s brewing frustration with the Browns took a drastic turn Thursday afternoon.
Mayfield has requested a trade from Cleveland following the club’s rumored attempt to trade for Texans QB Deshaun Watson, according to multiple reports. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported the news.
Pelissero also reported that Mayfield’s agent contacted the Browns “a short time ago to communicate the trade request.”
The quarterback went on to release a statement directly to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, saying the relationship is “too far gone to mend,” and that a move is “in the best interests of both sides.