Ex-Browns QB Baker Mayfield Makes Life-Changing Announcement
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield shared life-changing news on Tuesday, announcing that he and his wife, Emily, are expecting another child.
The couple revealed the news with a social media post featuring Mayfield beaming in a series of photos.
“New addition coming April 2026, and we couldn’t feel luckier,” Emily wrote.
The Mayfields welcomed their first child, Kova Jade Mayfield, in 2024. It’s the latest dose of good news for Mayfield, who has revitalized his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being cast aside by Cleveland in 2022.
Browns Cast Aside Baker Mayfield After Deshaun Watson Trade
The Browns sent Mayfield packing in the 2022 offseason after trading for Deshaun Watson, signaling they no longer viewed the former No. 1 overall pick as their long-term answer at quarterback. A torn labrum had derailed Mayfield’s final season in Cleveland, limiting him to 17 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and a career-low 40.9 quarterback rating.
Mayfield admitted that the situation in Cleveland forced him to reset both on and off the field.
“God taught me a lesson,” Mayfield said on the Sports Spectrum podcast in March. “He had to take my career down to the studs and make me realize that I’m more than a football player. There’s much more going on than the game of football, and for me to see that, I had to hit rock bottom. And that was it. It wasn’t just football. It was in our marriage.”
Mayfield was ultimately traded to the Carolina Panthers, where he was waived after six starts. A brief but promising stint with the Los Angeles Rams followed, though his future remained uncertain. Mayfield rebooted his career in Tampa Bay, signing a one-year, $4 million “prove-it” deal in 2023. He delivered in a big way—earning a Pro Bowl nod and turning that performance into a three-year, $100 million extension in March 2024.
This season, Mayfield has thrown for 2,365 yards, 17 touchdowns and just three interceptions, continuing one of the strongest stretches of his NFL career. The Bucs are leading the NFC South with a 6-4 record.
Browns QB Situation Remains Unresolved
Meanwhile in Cleveland, the Browns are still chasing an answer to their seemingly eternal quarterback dilemma. The blockbuster trade for Watson has proven to be a costly “swing-and-miss,” saddling the franchise with a fully guaranteed $230 million contract and very little on-field return.
Since arriving in Cleveland, Watson has posted just a 9-10 record and currently sits on the physically unable to perform/reserve list. Whether he’ll return in any capacity this season remains uncertain.
Cleveland hoped to reset the room by drafting both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, but stability has remained elusive. The Browns opened the year with 40-year-old Joe Flacco, then transitioned to Gabriel after four games. Gabriel has gone 1-5 as the starter. He suffered a concussion on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, forcing the team to turn to Sanders.
The high-profile fifth-rounder endured a tough debut, completing only four passes for 47 yards with an interception in one half of action. Despite the rough start, Sanders is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday when the Browns face the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jason Kelce Shocks NFL: Says Lions “Earned the Win” After Controversial Call That Saved Eagles
In a rare moment of blunt honesty, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce sent shockwaves through the NFL community this week by saying the Detroit Lions “deserved the win” in Sunday’s matchup — a game the Eagles survived thanks to a highly disputed fourth-quarter call. The remark, made during an appearance on his weekly podcast, immediately sparked national conversation and drew praise from fans who valued his candor.
The controversy centered on a late defensive holding penalty called against Detroit, a flag that extended an Eagles drive that appeared to be collapsing. Instead of turning the ball over and giving the Lions a chance to close out the game, Philadelphia used the fresh set of downs to march 62 yards and score the go-ahead touchdown. Detroit never regained momentum, and the Eagles escaped with a narrow victory that many analysts described as “fortunate at best.”
Kelce, who spent his entire career building a reputation for accountability and integrity, did not hesitate to address the moment.
“Look, I love the Eagles more than anything,” he said. “But if we’re being real, the Lions outplayed us. That call changed the game, and they deserved the win. Sometimes the truth hurts, but it’s the truth.”
His comments stood in stark contrast to the usual league-circulated talking points about officiating. Current players and coaches typically avoid criticizing calls, fearing fines or league repercussions. Kelce, now retired and speaking freely, said he felt obligated to “call it like it is” for the sake of the sport and its fans.
Reactions poured in across social media. Lions fans hailed Kelce as “the voice of fairness,” while some Eagles supporters argued he was being overly critical of his former team. Neutral observers applauded the transparency, noting that public trust in officiating has been a rising concern throughout the season.
Even several Detroit players responded subtly, with one veteran lineman posting, “Respect,” on his X account shortly after the quote went viral.
The NFL has not commented publicly on the officiating sequence, and the league's weekly officiating report has yet to be released. Still, Kelce’s remarks have added renewed pressure for clearer replay standards and more accountability in crucial late-game situations.
Whether the controversy fades or fuels broader reform remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Jason Kelce’s candid assessment has reignited a league-wide debate — and has once again shown why his voice still carries tremendous weight long after stepping off the field.
