The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have some level of interest in trading for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield but the two sides haven’t had discussions yet, per James Palmer of NFL Network.
The Colts likely have a level of interest in just about any quarterback that might be available. With the Browns surprising the entire league by acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, Mayfield is officially on the market.
The former No. 1 overall pick officially requested a trade from the Browns and it has been reported that his preferred trade destination is the Colts.
My understanding is Baker Mayfield has told the #browns he’d like to be traded to the #colts. There is interest from the Colts per sources. We’ll see where this goes, the two sides haven’t even talked just yet.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 18, 2022
I want to clarify something:
• Baker Mayfield is very interested in the Colts.
• The Colts have not spoken to Mayfield, to my knowledge.
• Today’s news changes plans. It has to.
• ANY viable starting QB has to be on Indy’s radar right now.More: https://t.co/cqsd6SG3cx
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) March 18, 2022
The Colts have been down this road before when it comes to trading draft capital for a quarterback with a name that carries more weight than his production while on the outs with the team that drafted him. That would be Carson Wentz.
At the same time, the Colts traded away Wentz to the Washington Commanders. They can’t be too picky when it comes to finding a new quarterback, but it also means they shouldn’t go all-in for another mediocre option.
Mayfield, for all of his hype and charisma, has been the definition of mediocre since entering the league. He’s never finished better than 14th in DVOA and that came during his rookie season in 2018. Given the AFC landscape that grows stronger by the hour, the Colts can’t settle for that type of quarterback play.
We’ll see what happens when it comes to the next quarterback for the Colts and with perceived interest from both sides, this storyline is one to keep an eye on.
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