Cleveland Browns to Revamp Quarterback Strategy Following Disappointing Season

The team plans to introduce competition at quarterback for 2025 after struggles with Deshaun Watson and a season-ending injury.

Deshaun Watson's future as the Browns' starting quarterback is uncertain after poor performance and a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 7.
Cleveland's front office intends to draft or sign a veteran quarterback to compete for the starting role in 2025, a shift from prior years' strategy of building the QB room around Watson.
Jameis Winston, who has gone 2-2 as a starter since Watson's injury, has impressed with improved offensive production and could be re-signed as a bridge quarterback.
The Browns face significant financial challenges due to Watson's fully guaranteed $230 million contract, which carries massive cap hits in 2025 and 2026.
Cleveland holds a projected top-10 draft pick in 2025 and may use it to select a quarterback, signaling a potential post-Watson future for the franchise.