Browns Reportedly Trying Out 38 Y/O Ravens Vet QB as Deshaun Watson Filler

Samnur Reza | 17/11/2023
Browns Reportedly Trying Out 38 Y/O Ravens Vet QB as Deshaun Watson Filler

The Cleveland Browns are in a bind after their star QB, Deshaun Watson, was sidelined by a season-ending injury. Ahead of their bout against the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was announced that rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson would step into the starting position. The team, currently at 6-3 with a solid chance of making the playoffs, felt that it was high time for them to start exploring other choices.

As per recent reports by Dov Kleiman on X, the Browns will host a 38-year-old free agent who has played with both the Jets and the Ravens. The quarterback in question is none other than Joe Flacco, who is set to try out as a possible depth option.

Flacco was a first-round 18th overall draft pick for the Baltimore Ravens back in 2008. While starting his career as a not-so-high draft pick, Flacco led the Ravens to a Super Bowl win, even clinching the MVP award.

After spending a decade with the team, the star QB was then traded to the Broncos, where he was sacked a career-high nine times in a single game. He was then signed by the Jets and the Eagles in 2020 and 2021, respectively, as a backup.

Robert Griffin III Is Also Interested in Replacing Deshaun Watson

The 2012 Pro Bowler, Robert Griffin III, has recently expressed his desire to get recruited by the Browns. In his recent podcast episode of ‘RG3 and The Ones’, the ex-Ravens player said that, at the age of 33, he understands the game better than ever. He then added that his sliding became a huge issue throughout his career, which he no longer plans to repeat.

“I know how to slide, and I know when to slide. That was a huge issue in my eight years in the NFL. But I’ve learned. I’ve learned from my mistakes and I’m ready to showcase that I can get it done,” said Griffin.

Griffin also bashed Deshaun Watson on the podcast for not being able to execute standout plays, despite inking a massive contract with the team for that job. He then praised the Browns’ defense, especially Myles Garett, asserting that his addition to the offense would make them a serious Super Bowl contender. The former NFL star ended by affirming his ability to throw 80-yard passes and train regularly like any NFL player.

For their Week 11 bout, Thompson-Robinson will be the new signal caller for the Kardiac Kids. He and P.J. Walker have already started a few games this season when Watson was out with a shoulder injury. They weren’t able to execute any explosive plays, so it was only a matter of time before the Browns started looking for a replacement.

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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).

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