NFL Rumors: Baker Mayfield, Matt Ryan, Seahawks Quarterback

In this edition of NFL rumors on FPC, the Baker Mayfield trade market, Matt Ryan’s future, and the Seahawks quarterback situation.

Welcome to the latest edition of NFL rumors on Full Press Coverage as we take a look at the Baker Mayfield trade market, Matt Ryan, and the future of the Seattle Seahawks quarterback postion.

It has been an absolute wild start to NFL free agency with not just one but several season-altering trades occurring within a span of days. The latest is the trade of Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns. That trade, of course, has displaced current quarterback Baker Mayfield. However, he seems to already have some potential suitors in the trade market.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield 

Rumor: The Colts and Browns have had discussions about a Baker Mayfield trade, per Jordan Schultz.

Prior to the Browns’ acquisition of Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield let it be known that he wanted to be traded. Initially, the Browns said they would not comply. But that was then and this is now. Now, Mayfield MUST be traded and he has identified the Colts as a preferred destination. Of Course, the Colts traded away 2021 starter, Carson Wentz to the Commanders just over a week ago and currently have no reasonable answer to the quarterback position. The deal would make a ton of sense for the Colts who have a strong defense and running game to complement what Mayfield can do.

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Falcons QB Matt Ryan

Rumor: The longtime Falcons quarterback is reportedly considering his options moving forward, per Ian Rapoport.

At one point over the last 36 hours, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Falcons would complete the Deshaun Watson trade. That fell apart quicker than their lead in Super Bowl LI and now, they may have some collateral damage to deal with when it comes to long-time franchise quarterback, Matt Ryan. The Falcons are no closer to competing that they were a day ago and at Ryan’s age and with just two years left on his contract, the events of the Watson pursuit may make him pause on wanting to finish his career in Atlanta. He wouldn’t do it publicly but Ryan would be well within his right to request out and an opportunity may exist out West with a former coach of his.

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Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Situation

Rumor: The Seattle Seahawks have made inquiries with the Browns about Baker Mayfield and the Falcons about Matt Ryan, per Josina Anderson.

In what seems like a lifetime ago, the Seattle Seahawks traded away their franchise quarterback in Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. And, despite their “love of Drew Lock“, they have no real option under center for the future. Baker Mayfield could be that solution as a young, potential franchise quarterback. Or, they could very well go the bridge route with Ryan who would give them an opportunity to take their time looking for a future quarterback while also remaining competitive in a watered-down NFC relative to the now powerhouse AFC. Whether the Seahawks are while to match whatever these teams want in trade compensation remains to be seen. What we do know, courtesy of the Wilson trade, is they are flush with assets to make a trade if they see a fit.