Baker Mayfield set to return to Ohio in 2026 after leaving in 2022
Baker Mayfield will return to Ohio in 2026 as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns in consecutive weeks. This marks Mayfield's first return to the state where he began his NFL career after being drafted by the Browns. The matchups are significant as they feature strong opponents and highlight Mayfield's journey in the league.
- ▪Baker Mayfield will play against the Bengals in Week 1 and the Browns in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.
- ▪Mayfield was drafted first overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft.
- ▪His tenure with the Browns included leading the team to its first playoff victory in decades.
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