Browns Sign Former Saints’ QB Jameis Winston to Back up Injury Prone Deshaun Watson

Published 03/12/2024, 11:45 AM EDT

After running out his contract with the New Orleans Saints, QB Jameis Winston has joined a new franchise. The free agency did not last long for Winston as he got scooped up by the Cleveland Browns. What will his role be with the Browns under head coach Kevin Stefanski?

With the addition of Winston to the roster of the Browns, the football world is wondering about the future of Joe Flacco at the Browns. Is Winston replacing Flacco to be the backup QB for the Ohio team?

Jameis Winston finds a new home!

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After being drafted as the no. 1 pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft, Winston had joined the Saints in 2020 to be the second-string QB. The 2013 Heisman Trophy winner is set to replicate the same role for the Browns and for the injury-prone Deshaun Watson!

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According to reports, Winston has signed a 1-year contract with the Browns worth $8.7 million. There were reports that several franchises were interested in acquiring the 30-year-old’s services. But in the end, he chose to represent the Browns.

However, his inclusion signifies a move away from the 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Joe Flacco. In his one year with the Browns Flacco won the hearts of the fans, but that could be over. Or could the three aging QBs thrive in the present system at the Browns?

The QB depth at the Browns is staggering

With Watson’s injury last season, Flacco turned back the clock providing inspiring performances. However, the former Los Angeles Rams QB will soon turn 40. And the Browns look to reinvigorate their QB depth. Instead of carrying aging QBs for another season!

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The Browns have a first-round pick at the seventh position in the upcoming NFL Draft 2024. They could be looking to acquire a young QB to work with Watson and Winston. With Flacco becoming a free agent, this looks to be the path forward for the Browns.

Do you think Jameis Winston will wrestle away the starter QB role at the Browns? Will the Browns miss Joe Flacco Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Utkarsh Tiwari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. As a coalesce of a law graduate and football enthusiast, he takes pride in reporting Sunday live games along with post-match analysis and legal accuracy. This enthusiasm has made Utkarsh our ‘go-to guy’ for throwback pieces and listicles when it comes to any game, especially of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Browns Sign Former Saints’ QB Jameis Winston to Back up Injury Prone Deshaun Watson

Jameis Winston finds a new home!

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