The Cleveland Browns have traded a quarterback, but it’s not Baker Mayfield.
A day after acquiring Deshaun Watson in a blockbuster trade with the Texans, the Browns are sending backup Case Keenum to Buffalo. Cleveland is getting a 2022 seventh-round pick in return.
Another QB trade in Cleveland: The #Browns are sending veteran Case Keenum to the #Bills for a 2022 seventh-round draft pick, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2022
With Case Keenum off to Buffalo and the expectation the Browns trade Baker Mayfield, who will backup Deshaun Watson later this fall?
“Who is going to start this year while Watson is suspended?” a fan asked.
Who is going to start this year while Watson is suspended? https://t.co/t6mlBGXROt
— Matthew Ohlin (@330hlin) March 19, 2022
Luckily we already have the answer.
The Browns have reportedly signed Jacoby Brissett to a one-year deal.
Brissett will be Deshaun Watson’s backup this upcoming season. Depending on whether the NFL suspends Watson, Brissett could also be in line to start a few games.
One day after trading for Deshaun Watson, the Browns now are expected to sign QB Jacoby Brissett to a one-year deal to be Watson’s backup, per sources.
Cleveland adding two QBs in two days.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2022
“Well, that was quick. Brissett is an excellent backup who should be able to win early games during a Watson suspension. #Browns,” said Ed Greenberger.
Well, that was quick. Brissett is an excellent backup who should be able to win early games during a Watson suspension. #Browns https://t.co/41s0w0AGXS
— Ed Greenberger (@EdGreenberger) March 19, 2022
“Browns starting quarterback Weeks 1-6 (or longer) perhaps..,” Andrew Brandt tweeted.
Browns starting quarterback Weeks 1-6 (or longer) perhaps.. https://t.co/fIsZ0EjJsp
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) March 19, 2022
“Be interested to see the numbers. Keenum was well paid. Brissett has been a rock solid pro wherever he has been. Browns probably saved some money, picked up a pick and found another QB with starting experience,” said Dawgs By Nature.
Be interested to see the numbers. Keenum was well paid. Brissett has been a rock solid pro wherever he has been.
Browns probably saved some money, picked up a pick and found another QB with starting experience. https://t.co/uaj57p19f9
— Dawgs By Nature (@DawgsByNature) March 19, 2022
The Browns’ quarterback room is starting to take shape.
A Baker Mayfield trade will be the next domino to fall. The Colts have been mentioned as a potential landing spot.
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