Baker Mayfield prepares to face former team Cleveland Browns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is preparing to face his former team, the Cleveland Browns, in a Week 2 matchup following a 33-27 season-opening loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. In that game, Mayfield struggled with ball security, committing three fumbles that contributed to 17 points for the opposition.

Ahead of the game, Mayfield participated in a lighthearted moment by wearing an undersized Michigan Wolverines tank top after losing a bet to head coach Todd Bowles regarding a recent Michigan victory over Oklahoma.

Former Browns position coach Ken Zampese commented on the Cleveland organization's decision to trade Mayfield in 2022, suggesting the team ‘mucked it up’ by moving on from him to pursue Deshaun Watson. Mayfield, who recently signed a three-year, $165 million extension with Tampa Bay, expressed a focus on making necessary corrections and maintaining leadership as both the Buccaneers and Browns look to secure their first wins of the season.