A seasoned wide receiver was released by the 49ers on Monday.

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Although Baker Mayfield, the former No. 1 overall pick, is fit to play once more, he is now Carolina's backup. [{ "selector": ".nzdzz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

P.J. will continue to be coached by interim Panthers head coach Steve Wilks. Walker as his starting quarterback after another strong effort from Walker on Sunday. [{ "selector": ".eepux-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Wilks claims that Mayfield has been "the ultimate professional" and has agreed to serve as a backup. [{ "selector": ".blnta-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Over the past two seasons, Mayfield's NFL career has taken a severe downturn. After learning today's news, fans are not being kind to the former top selection. [{ "selector": ".qzuep-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Another said, "Kenny Pickett the next Baker Mayfield. Mark my words," a statement the Steelers are hoping is untrue. [{ "selector": ".uxdrj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Another supporter chimed in, "And the saga of Baker Mayfield slowly draws to a close." [{ "selector": ".wudwp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]