Baker Mayfield Injury Update: Kevin Stefanski Rules Out QB for Final Game of the Season
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The Cleveland Browns have packed their bags for the season. After the week 17 loss against the Steelers, Baker Mayfield can finally catch a break. The quarterback has suffered a torn labrum on his left shoulder. This injury has bothered Mayfield for most of the season.
Baker got hurt in week 2. The QB re-injured his non-throwing shoulder in week 6. The 26-year-old has tried to soldier through the injury and play the game. But after the week 17 loss, he was unsure if he could play the next game. According to the head coach Kevin Stefanski, Mayfield will not be playing in week 18. He will receive surgery on his shoulder soon.
#Browns QB Baker Mayfield won’t play in Week 18, coach Kevin Stefanski confirms. He’ll have surgery as soon as possible to get healthy as soon as possible.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 4, 2022
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Baker Mayfield on his injury
After the defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baker Mayfield spoke about his injury in the post-match interview. “I’m going to get my shoulder fixed,” he added, “I want to be able to come back next year at 100%.”
Many people have blamed the Browns’ QB for the downfall of the team this season. Considering the nature of his injury, Mayfield should have treated it as soon as possible.
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“I’ve continued to lay it out on the line when I haven’t been healthy and tried to fight for our guys,” Said Mayfield, who was trying his best despite being injured. “Now it’s time for me to start looking at what’s in the best interest of me and my health.” Currently, there is no word on how long it will take for the shoulder to completely recover. Mayfield was “pretty damn beat up.” After the game. He was sacked nine times. Mayfield also became the first player to throw 10 straight incompletions.
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Cleveland Browns before their last game of the season
Head coach Kevin Stefanski has announced that Baker Mayfield will not be playing the last game of the season. The quarterback will have on his shoulder surgery soon. The Browns’ second quarterback, Case Keenum, will start the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Cleveland is done for the season. They have a record of 7-9. The Browns are currently at the bottom of the AFC North division. The fans hope that the next season will bring them better results. They send their best wishes to Mayfield and hope that his shoulder gets better soon.
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