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When the Cleveland Browns decided to draft Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, they were taking a bold step toward reshaping their franchise. The team had long been searching for a franchise quarterback since the days of Bernie Kosar in the 1980s. Mayfield's early days were nothing short of electrifying; he quickly became the face of the Browns, reviving a dormant fan base and bringing hope to a franchise that had endured decades of disappointment.
His rookie season marked a historic moment for Cleveland as he led the team to its first playoff victory in 26 years in 2020. However, in the often unforgiving landscape of the NFL, fortunes can shift dramatically and overnight.