Cleveland Browns fans are not going to be able to keep up with which quarterback Baker Mayfield do more in the off-season. Mayfield announced Tuesday night via Instagram that he is taking a break from social media. He did not say how long the rest period would be, but noted that it was now best for him.
“To come down for the foreseeable future of all social media. Must do what is best to focus on me, my family and loved ones,” the 26-year-old signalman wrote in his story. “Appreciate all the support. Time to make amends.”
His latest video on Instagram was an update on his shoulder surgery. The QB said it went well and that it was an important step to feel like his “normal self” again. In the video, he referred to the difficult year he had and said, “A lot went well and it was not easy for me or my family.”
Mayfield to take leave from social media should not come as a big surprise. On his Twitter page on January 23, Mayfield wrote: “… social media is toxic. Always kept my circle tight. Time to return to it. Only family and loved ones.”
He has also called out to media members on Twitter in the past, calling articles on issues between him and Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland’s head coach, “clickbait”.
Mayfield has been increasingly criticized on social media this year and in 2021 after a disappointing regular season. He finished the season with 17 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and an 83.1 quarterback rating.
The 2020 season ended with a minor playoff game against division rival Pittsburgh Steelers for the Browns, so in 2021 there was a lot of hope that they would see similar success. Instead, they missed the playoffs with an 8-9 record and finished third in the AFC North.
