CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns excused quarterback Baker Mayfield from the mandatory minicamp Wednesday, according to multiple sources from the National Football League and ESPN. 

Minicamp is set to begin next week. Both sides came to the decision, according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport on Twitter, and Baker won’t be fined for missing any sessions. Normally, those who don’t attend face a fine of more than $93,000, according to the NFL.

Mayfield is currently on his fifth-year option and was the No. 1 draft pick in 2018. While Mayfield remains on the roster, his future is up in the air. 

The Browns traded for quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans in March, agreeing to a $230 million five-year contract. After the move, Mayfield requested a trade, which the team denied. 

The decision to excuse Mayfield comes amid an ongoing legal situation involving Watson, who is currently facing 24 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault. 

A 24th woman filed a civil lawsuit Monday. Watson has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Texans.

The team has said they’ve been working with Mayfield to get him to another team. As for the accusations against Watson, Browns Coach Kevin Stefanski said they’re letting the legal process move forward. 

As the 24th lawsuit was being formally announced, Watson took part in the Browns’ charity golf outing in Rocky River, Ohio. Watson did not speak to the media.

Before Watson arrived at Westwood Country Club, Stefanski was asked if the latest lawsuit causes the organization to revisit with the quarterback about his legal situation.

“With that, we’re trying to just be respectful of the process and let that take care of it,” Stefanski said.

As for Mayfield, Stefanski didn’t comment on next steps to reporters Wednesday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.