ESPN's Jake Trotter reports Baker Mayfield's left shoulder injury isn't season ending and won't "require surgery immediately."

19 October 2021

The Browns are reportedly waiting for a second opinion on Mayfield's injury before they make a decision on his Thursday night status. Mayfield aggravated his already-injured non-throwing shoulder in the team's Week 6 blowout loss to Arizona, and appeared at his postgame presser with his arm in a sling. It's difficult to say whether a healthy Case Keenum would be a downgrade for Cleveland pass catchers considering Mayfield's recent injury-related struggles. We likely won't know who's starting for the Browns until game day.