Seahawks still have ‘high level of interest’ in Baker Mayfield, open to extension

According to a report by Josina Anderson, the Seahawks still have a “high level” of interest in Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and are even open to giving him a contract extension if he were to be traded.

Mayfield has been Cleveland’s starting quarterback since they picked him at No. 1 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He’s gone 29-30 as a starter, showing flashes of brilliance at times but also long droughts of inconsistent play.

The Browns have made it clear that they’re moving in a different direction at QB this year. They acquired Deshaun Watson in a massive trade with the Texans and gave him a fully-guaranteed $230 million contract, making it clear he’s their franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future – even if he gets suspended for the majority or the entire 2022 season. They also have a quality backup ready in Jacoby Brissett, who they signed in March.