CLEVELAND (AP) — As he recovers from shoulder surgical procedure, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to relaxation his thumbs as properly.
Mayfield stated he’s going to take a break from “all social media for the foreseeable future.”
Paradoxically, the polarizing QB went on his Instagram web page Wednesday to announce his hiatus from tweeting and posting.
“Gotta do what’s finest to concentrate on me, my household and family members,“ Mayfield wrote. “Recognize all of the help. Time to get proper.”
Mayfield concluded his message by additionally together with a contact for anybody making enterprise or advertising and marketing inquiries.
Mayfield lately concluded a dreadful, injury-filled fourth season with the Browns, who had been among the many NFL’s most disappointing groups. Cleveland went 8-9, missed the playoffs and handled drama, a lot of it involving Mayfield.
Late within the season, Mayfield went on Twitter to dispel a narrative about points between him and coach Kevin Stefanski. He known as the report “clickbait” and added “many different Cleveland native media proceed to be drama stirring reporters with no sources or details.”
Mayfield’s spouse, Emily, additionally used her Twitter platform to assert he obtained demise threats. Mayfield downplayed these and described his attackers and critics on social media as “keyboard warriors.”
The 26-year-old Mayfield injured his left, non-throwing shoulder in Week 2 whereas making an attempt to make a deal with and struggled all season. He lately underwent surgical procedure in Los Angeles for a torn labrum and is anticipated to want greater than 4 months to recuperate.
The workforce stated he ought to start mild throwing in April.
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Following the season, each Stefanski and Browns basic supervisor Andrew Berry publicly supported Mayfield by saying they imagine he'll bounce again subsequent season as their starter. Nonetheless, it’s seemingly the workforce will at the least discover different choices at quarterback throughout this offseason.
Mayfield is below contract subsequent season for $18.9 million after the workforce exercised his fifth-year possibility.
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