NFL Week 14: Will Los Angeles Rams re-sign Mayfield as Stafford's backup 

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The Rams got Baker Mayfield off waivers, and he might play against the Raiders on Thursday.

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A quarterback who battled mightily in Carolina is going to the Rams.

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The Rams receive $1.35 million of Mayfield's contract by claiming him.

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Keep in mind that Mayfield received around $10.5 million from the Browns out of

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his guaranteed $18.86 million contract to sit out this season.

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It serves as a warning story for any organization that is unsure whether to

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exercise a player's fifth-year option. The Rams have five games remaining to

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assess Mayfield and decide whether they want to re-sign him as Stafford's backup.

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If Baker Mayfield participates, he will also have the opportunity to

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showcase his improved tape and pique the interest of other teams.

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