Carolina Panthers release Baker Mayfield, Shocking

Carolina Panthers release Baker Mayfield. All you need to know about this shocking and breaking news.

Date: 06/12/2022 Tuesday Photo: Wikipedia/Google

The Panthers fired the veteran quarterback Monday, completing a rollercoaster season that didn't go the way he or they intended.

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After interim coach Steve Wilks promoted PJ Walker over him on Monday, the trade appeared inevitable.

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In July, the Panthers made a deal with the Browns for the right to the former first-overall pick in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in 2024.

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He could have moved up to the fourth round in 2024 if he had played in 70% of the snaps, but he didn't.

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Furthermore, despite having beaten out the competition for the starting job during preseason, he did not perform up to anyone's standards once the season began.

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Mayfield was the starting quarterback for the first five games, although the team was only victorious once (against the Saints in Week 3).

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His greatest game was against the Browns, when he threw for 235 yards, a touchdown, an interception, and an 84.6 passer rating (a 26-24 loss).

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He got the start in the loss against Baltimore, but threw two interceptions in the final minutes and finished with 196 passing yards.

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In seven games, he had a 57.8 passer rating, throwing for 1,313 yards, six touchdowns, and six interceptions.

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