INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Baker Mayfield joined the Los Angeles Rams three years ago at an extremely low point for both the quarterback and his new team.

By the time he left just five games later, Mayfield had been revitalized both on and off the field. The wonderful experience led him straight to his current successful tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“It was pivotal in my career and in my journey,” Mayfield said. “It helped me find the fun in football again.”

Mayfield is eager to show Sean McVay exactly what he got from the Rams (8-2) when his Bucs (6-4) visit SoFi Stadium on Sunday night for a showdown between NFC division leaders.

Mayfield was claimed off waivers by the Rams in December 2022. Carolina had dropped the Heisman Trophy winner and former No. 1 pick after a dismal s

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