Baker Mayfield Rumors: Browns QB Ahead of Schedule in Labrum Injury Rehab

Baker Mayfield had surgery to repair a torn labrum, and he is said to be progressing better than expected.

According to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, Mayfield is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the procedure he had in January.

The timetable for his recovery was four to six months. During the season, he was given a head start in his rehabilitation. He should not have a problem with his throwing motion since the surgery was on his left shoulder.

Mayfield had to work so hard to strengthen the muscles in his left shoulder that he was ahead of the game. His natural motion won't be impacted by the fact that it's not a throwing shoulder.

The torn labrum was the reason why the 2021 season was derailed by it, as he attempted to play through it before shutting himself down in Week 17 when the Cleveland Indians were eliminated from playoff contention. He threw for career lows of 3,020 yards and 17 touchdown, as well as a career-worst passer rating of 83.1.

The No. 1 overall pick in the draft, Baker Mayfield, has not received a contract extension from Cleveland and is likely to play the 2022 season on his fifth-year option that is worth $18.86 million.

There is a chance that the Browns will look for a quarterback in the draft or in free agency to compete for the starting job with Baker Mayfield.