Browns' Baker Mayfield has surgery, starts road to 'true self'

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Baker Mayfield has shifted into comeback mode.

The Browns quarterback had successful surgery Wednesday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury that affected his play, led to a disappointing season and raised doubts about his future in Cleveland.

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Mayfield posted a video on social media following the procedure, which was done in Los Angeles.

"Surgery went great," Mayfield said in the clip while sitting on a bed with his non-throwing arm in a sling. "It was a complete success. Had a great medical team. Took care of me and checked that box off to get this fixed, and now it’s on the way to the road to recovery.

"This is one of those steps to get back to my true self."

The operation was performed by Dr. Orr Limpisvasti, the team physician for the Anaheim Ducks who examined Mayfield's shoulder during the season.

Mayfield, who only missed one game with the injury, will need up to six months of rehab, but is expected to be fully recovered by the time the Browns hold offseason workouts — assuming, of course, he's still with the team.

The Browns said they anticipate Mayfield will begin "light throwing" in April.

"Now it’s on the way to the road to recovery," he said. "It’s not going to be an easy one, but it’s going to be one that I’m going to remember, and it’s going to be a special one."

Mayfield initially was hurt in Week 2 against Houston while trying to make tackle after throwing an interception. He continued to play while wearing a protective harness and then aggravated the injury and sustained a fracture to his shoulder against Arizona on Oct. 17.

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