According to an insider, Buccaneers quarterback Mayfield might ink a deal with the Falcons.
The Atlanta Falcons are associated with top quarterbacks in the draft, including Justin Fields, and there are even rumors about him being on the trade market.
However, there’s another player who should also be considered.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Falcons might explore the possibility of signing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. “You look at several teams that are going to want to get in on Mayfield, talk to him about potentially playing,” Fowler said via Bleacher Report. “You look at Atlanta as a team that definitely needs a quarterback. They passed on him last year, maybe they’ll try to right that wrong.”
Mayfield’s connections with Morris and Robinson go back to the 2022 season when he appeared in five games for the Rams. During that time, Mayfield threw for 850 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, and the Rams secured a 2-3 record in the games he played. Morris served as the Rams’ defensive coordinator, and Robinson held positions as their offensive pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Mayfield used his time with the Rams as a springboard to secure a one-year prove-it deal with the Buccaneers, resulting in arguably the best season of his career. He achieved career highs by throwing for 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns, guiding the Bucs to victory in the NFC South and a playoff game last season.
Mayfield would unquestionably be an upgrade over the Falcons’ current options in Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke. However, the likelihood of him becoming available to the Falcons is likely slim to none. The Buccaneers would be unwise to risk entering quarterback uncertainty by not re-signing Mayfield unless they can find a better option. Moreover, allowing him to sign with a division rival would be even more foolish.
If Mayfield were to become available, it would be prudent for the Falcons to express interest in signing him as a free agent. However, banking solely on acquiring Mayfield could backfire, leaving them in quarterback limbo if they fail to address their needs elsewhere through free agency, the draft, or trades.
