When the free agency period opens in March, the Pittsburgh Steelers may be on the market for a quarterback. Although the squad would benefit from an upgrade under center, the Steelers are more likely to go for signal callers who can rival former first-round pick Kenny Pickett rather than take his spot. Baker Mayfield, a seasoned quarterback, might be the perfect fit for that position.
Gordon McGuinness of Pro Football Focus identified Mayfield as the one free agent the Steelers ought to sign in the next offseason.
Although it seems highly likely that Mayfield will stay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McGuinness argued that the Steelers ought to be the first club to contact him if he were to become available for free. “Mayfield is back to the level of his second and third seasons with the Cleveland Browns, earning a 74.6 PFF grade with 25 big-time throws and 24 turnover-worthy plays in the 2023 regular season, even though he hasn’t lived up to the billing of being a former No. 1 overall pick.”
In the 2018 NFL Draft, Mayfield was chosen first overall by the Cleveland Browns. Before his first season, he inked a four-year contract worth roughly $32.7 million as the number one choice.
In 2023, Mayfield handed off 4,044 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 9-8 record.
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