Baker Mayfield Apologizes For Comments on Odell Beckham's Reported Hernia Injury

After saying that Cleveland's medical staff didn't handle Odell Beckham Jr.'s sports hernia injury the "right way," Baker Mayfield took to Twitter to clarify his remarks.

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Even after a win, the Cleveland Browns have found themselves in a bit of trouble. Following Cleveland's 27-19 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday, quarterback Baker Mayfield addressed a recent report regarding Odell Beckham Jr. dealing with a lingering sports hernia injury.

"It wasn't handled the right way in our training room. It is what it is," Mayfield said after the game. "I think it could have been addressed earlier on."

But the Browns QB later took to Twitter to clarify his remarks. 

My intentions were not to throw our medical staff under the bus. No I don’t know all the facts about Odell’s injury. It was emotionally answered because I can sense his frustration and I care about my team and putting us in the best position to win.

— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) December 8, 2019

Those people within our building know my intentions and where I am coming from. I truly believe that and I apologize to those that don’t deserve the backlash.... today was a good team win. On to the next one.

— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) December 8, 2019

Sunday morning, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Beckham has battled a "painful sports hernia injury" since training camp. The Cleveland WR later told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he has made no decision regarding possible surgery.

While Beckham has not missed a game in 2019 despite the injury, the wide receiver has reportedly been talking to other teams throughout the season about his desire to leave Cleveland. According to Fox Sports's Jay Glazer, Beckham has been telling players and coaches "come get me out of here" before and during games.

Does Odell Beckham Jr. really want out of Cleveland? @JayGlazer has the latest: pic.twitter.com/5XEDYj6Iba

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 8, 2019

Following his comments earlier this week about his future in Cleveland, Beckham took to Twitter to clarify his remarks. 

Ok😑😑😑... I NEVER said I was not happy in Cleveland, just like everyone else I’m hopeful for better results. Period. Next story plzz 😭 ...

— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) December 6, 2019

Beckham entered Sunday averaging a career-low 67.1 yards per game in 2019. After only two catches for 39 yards against the Bengals, he now has just 59 catches for 844 yards this season. 

Mayfield finished with only 192 passing yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions in Cleveland's sixth win of the season.