12 possible free agent backup quarterbacks to Deshaun Watson for Browns to target

Could Joe Flacco or Jacoby Brissett return to the Cleveland Browns to backup Deshaun Watson in 2024?

This past year, the Browns started five different quarterbacks. Due to the shoulder injury of Watson, the Browns thrust rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson into action just four weeks into his NFL career against an AFC North foe. They then turned to P.J. Walker, who played in three significant games for them.

We all know what happened when they turned the ball over to Flacco as well, as the offense finally found a great deal of success through the air. As they enter another offseason, the Browns may be skeptical of turning the backup quarterback role back over to the youngster in Thompson-Robinson.

There are, however, plenty of quarterbacks who are set to hit free agency with an abundance of starting experience in the NFL. And a handful of them have worn a Browns uniform before.

Here are 12 potential backup quarterbacks the Browns could target in free agency if they are not ready to hand the reigns back over to Thompson-Robinson.

Joe Flacco

Jacoby Brissett

Ryan Tannehill

Tyrod Taylor

Marcus Mariota

Jameis Winston

Sam Darnold

Gardner Minshew

Drew Lock

Tyler Huntley

Joshua Dobbs

Easton Stick

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Story originally appeared on Browns Wire