While the NFL has not publicly commented on the hit, the league reportedly recognizes that a hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield Sunday should have been flagged, according to Pat McManamon of ESPN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead connected with Mayfield on a helmet-to-helmet in the fourth quarter of the Bucs' eventual 26-23 overtime win.
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