A new era begins for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023 after quarterback Tom Brady decided to retire “for good.”
On Sunday, the network NFL Network said the “Bucs” would like to sign Baker Mayfield when the free-agent market opens in the NFL.
The formations of the Goodell Circuit can start negotiations with footballers who will benefit from their autonomy from this Monday. The market opens two days later.
Mayfield has had ups, but mostly downs, since being picked with the first-ever overall pick of the 2018 draft. After four seasons with the Cleveland Browns [2018 à 2021]He was traded to the Carolina Panthers before the start of the 2022 season.
He played seven games with that formation before seeing his name put on waivers. The Los Angeles Rams challenged him, and Mayfield was behind center for the club for five games. In a total of 12 games last year, including 10 as a starter, he completed 60% of his passes for 2,163 yards and 10 touchdowns. The 27-year-old also had eight interceptions.
Back to the Buccaneers: The squad from Florida has relied on Brady’s services since the 2020 season: In three campaigns with the legendary pivot behind their center, the “Bucs” always made it to the playoffs and won Super Bowl LV.
As of this writing, the Tampa Bay organization only has one quarterback under contract. This is Kyle Trask. The latter was drafted in the second round (64th overall) of the 2021 auction and has only appeared on the pitch once since.
Jalen Ramsey would join the Dolphins
Another player from the 2022 Rams caught the eye Sunday when the California team reportedly traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins.
That’s what NFL Network expert Ian Rapoport found out.
In exchange for the 28-year-old, the Rams would have gotten a third-round pick (77th overall) and tight end Hunter Long in 2023.
The trade is expected to be made official on Wednesday, the first day of the 2023 NFL season. This transaction would be part of the Rams’ ongoing rebuilding process, which has already fired linebackers Bobby Wagner and Leonard Floyd. They also reportedly allowed wide receiver Allen Robinson’s representatives to find a new target for the footballer.
Ramsey has been in the NFL since the 2016 campaign after being selected in the first round (fifth overall) of this year’s draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Since then, he has been invited to the Pro Bowl game six times.
Last year, the Florida State University product had 88 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles in 17 games.