Cleveland Browns linked to AFC North rival's QB in 2024 NFL free agency
It is no surprise the Cleveland Browns are in the market for a backup quarterback. Deshaun Watson is slated to be the starter at the start of the 2024 regular season, but with Joe Flacco walking, the Browns will be looking to add a backup. One name being floated out is former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback […]
It is no surprise the Cleveland Browns are in the market for a backup quarterback.
Deshaun Watson is slated to be the starter at the start of the 2024 regular season, but with Joe Flacco walking, the Browns will be looking to add a backup.
One name being floated out is former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky.
"Mitch Trubisky as a backup potentially," ESPN Radio's Tony Grossi said. "First of all, Trubisky was highly regarded by the Paul DePodesta and Andrew Berry regime when he came out of the draft. And also, there’s the Ken Dorsey link. Trubisky went from Chicago to Buffalo as the backup, with Brian Daboll, the coordinator at the time. Dorsey was the quarterbacks coach. I think Trubisky will be the candidate from Ken Dorsey."
Flacco is the Browns' first option. He easily slipped into the starter role from being on the couch for most of the season.
In a worst-case scenario, Flacco playing again wouldn't be a bad thing for Cleveland.
However, Trubisky is a viable option. He hasn't been worthy of his high draft pick status. But he has faired competently as a backup. In Cleveland, he could do more of the same.
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