The San Francisco 49ers may have the greatest need for the newly released Baker Mayfield, but they may not even get the opportunity to add him to their team.
Below, you’ll find the current NFL waiver priority.
#49ers are 24th in waiver priority:
1. HOU
2. CHI
3. DEN
4. LAR
5. CAR
6. JAX
7. NO
8. AZ
9. IND
10. ATL
11. GB
12. LV
13. CLE
14. PIT
15. DET
16. TB
17. LAC
18. NE
19. WAS
20. SEA
21. TEN
22. NYJ
23. NYG
24. SF
25. BAL
26. MIA
27. CIN
28. KC
29. DAL
30. BUF
31. MIN
32. PHI— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 5, 2022
Although they have a definite need for a new quarterback, given the recent injury to Jimmy Garoppolo, 23 other teams can claim Mayfield.
The Best Landing Spots For Mayfield
Although the 49ers will likely be out on the Mayfield sweepstakes given their waiver position, let’s look at a few teams that currently sit ahead of the 49ers on the waivers.
The Los Angeles Rams, currently sitting at four on the waiver priority list, could employ Mayfield’s services for the rest of the season.
They are without Matthew Stafford and are left with backups Bryce Perkins and John Wolford.
The Rams might be a great landing spot for Mayfield to finish out what has been a disappointing season for them.
Another team that could use Mayfield is the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders are currently 5-7 and have been mostly disappointed with the play of their quarterback, Derek Carr.
Signing a player like Mayfield could either put the Raiders back on track or light a fire under the belly of Carr knowing that he could be a part of a quarterback competition.
These are the two teams that we see with relatively significant needs at the quarterback position.
The 49ers may get lucky and land Mayfield, but the odds do not seem likely that they will end up as his suitor.
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