Representatives from the Browns and Baker Mayfield met on Thursday to discuss the quarterback’s future on the team, Cleveland.com reported.
The 26-year-old is entering the fifth and final year of his contract, and following the meeting, the Cleveland intends to keep their quarterback to finish out his contract. They are reportedly not looking for other options.
His contract this year is worth $18.86 million. According to the report, the The Browns will not give Mayfield an extension until he proves himself to be a long-term investment this upcoming season.
It doesn’t come as too much of a surprise that Mayfield will most likely remain in Cleveland since head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked earlier this week if Mayfield would be next year’s starter, and he simply replied with “Yes.