The Cleveland Browns might be one step closer to replacing QB Deshaun Watson. But it doesn’t appear they’ll turn to veteran Jameis Winston, who has served as the No. 2 quarterback all season. At least, until today. Winston was a surprise inactive/emergency third-string QB for today’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals as second-year Dorian Thompson-Robinson is getting the nod as Watson’s immediate backup.
Based on initial reports, there’s no explanation for the change. Winston is seemingly healthy and not dealing with illness or team disciplinary issue, though Kevin Stefanski and the team has yet to weigh in on the change.