Who is Baker Mayfield?
Baker Reagan Mayfield is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. Born on April 14, 1995, Mayfield gained recognition for his college football career with the Oklahoma Sooners, where he won the prestigious Heisman Trophy as a senior. Notably, he was the first walk-on player to receive this award. In the 2018 NFL Draft, he was selected as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns.
Mayfield made history as an NFL rookie by setting a record for passing touchdowns and breaking a 19-game winless streak for the Browns. His standout season was in 2020 when he led the Browns to their first playoff appearance in nearly two decades. However, due to inconsistent performance and conflicts with management, he was traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2022. After facing challenges with the Panthers, he was released and finished the season with the Los Angeles Rams before joining the Buccaneers in 2023.
Baker Mayfield Injury Update
In the fourth quarter, Tyrann Mathieu, a defender from the Saints, hit Baker Mayfield directly in the ribs after he threw the ball during a two-point conversion attempt. After the game, Mayfield was seen walking carefully to the locker room. During the Monday press conference, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles mentioned that he anticipates Mayfield will recover and be okay for the upcoming Sunday.
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What Happened to Baker Mayfield?
During a two-point conversion attempt by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to narrow the score by eight points, Baker Mayfield threw a pass to Chris Godwin in the endzone. However, as Mayfield released the ball, he was forcefully hit in the chest by Mathieu, a hit that Mayfield expected.
Mayfield explained, “It was one of those late-scramble plays, last-second throwing the ball to Chris (Godwin), obviously. They’re going to take hits. It’s a physical team,” according to ESPN. Mayfield also mentioned that X-rays on his ribs came back negative, indicating no serious injury.
Will Baker Mayfield Play in Week 18?
Despite injuring his ribs in the game against the New Orleans Saints, signs suggest that Baker Mayfield will likely play in Week 18. In the Saints game, Mayfield faced challenges, going 22-for-33 with 309 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Although Mayfield is expected to be healthy for Week 18, Buccaneers lineman Tristan Wirfs expressed annoyance with the late hits on his quarterback by the Saints. Wirfs said, “Yeah, I am. 93 (Shepherd) did it the first game. Tyrann Mathieu did it this game. And he’s chirping at the refs saying he didn’t. But that’s part of football.”
Tampa Bay is scheduled to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 on Sunday, January 7. A victory could secure the NFC South for the Buccaneers.
Baker Mayfield’s Early Life
Baker Reagan Mayfield was born in Austin, Texas, to parents James and Gina Mayfield. Growing up as the younger of two sons, Mayfield faced financial difficulties in high school when his father, a private equity consultant, encountered challenges. The family had to sell their home and live in rental homes. Mayfield got his unique name, Baker, from his mother, with the condition that he also be named after the 40th U.S. President Ronald Reagan, becoming Baker Reagan Mayfield.
Mayfield, a fan of the University of Oklahoma since childhood, attended many of their games. His father played football for the University of Houston. In high school, Mayfield was the starting quarterback for the Lake Travis High School Cavaliers in Austin. He led the team to a 25–2 record in two seasons, securing the 2011 4A State Championship. By the end of his high school football career, Mayfield accumulated 6,255 passing yards, 67 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Despite being a 3-star recruit with limited scholarship offers, he chose to attend Texas Tech over other options, driven by his dream of playing at a Power 5 school.
Baker Mayfield Career
Baker Mayfield is an American football quarterback. He began his professional career with the Cleveland Browns in 2018, setting rookie records and leading the team to its best season in years. In 2020, he guided the Browns to their first playoff win since 1994. Despite facing challenges and injuries, Mayfield played for the Carolina Panthers in 2022 before joining the Los Angeles Rams later that year. In 2023, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, showcasing his skills and achieving notable successes throughout his NFL journey.
Baker Mayfield Personal Life
In February 2017, Baker Mayfield faced legal issues, getting arrested in Arkansas for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. He later pleaded not guilty and underwent community service and alcohol education as per the University of Oklahoma’s order. In July 2019, he married Emily Wilkinson, and in December 2023, they shared the news of expecting their first child, a girl, in April 2024.
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