BREAKING: Browns QB has been identified as potential trade piece.
According to reports, the Cleveland Browns are eager to deal Dorian Thompson-Robinson, their backup quarterback.
According to Zac Jackson of The Athletic, the Cleveland Browns are reportedly willing to trade one of their backup quarterbacks. He even claims they’ve spoken with “multiple teams” about second-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
He speculates that they may try to sign a new offensive lineman, which is a critical need. This was true even before Hakeem Adeniji’s injury.
Cleveland already had health problems, as Jedrick Wills, Jr. and Jack Conklin returned from knee surgery last season. That’s before we get into Wills’ troubles with effort and consistency.
Despite these worries, the Browns chose not to utilize a draft pick on a lineman in one of the most talented classes in recent memory. That choice could result in them selling away a promising young player from DTR.
Browns QB room is deep enough to make a move
While it would be upsetting to see Thompson-Robinson traded away, it’s understandable why Cleveland would be willing to make the move.
As a rookie, DTR started two games and went 1-1. He completed only 53.6% of his passes and had one touchdown against four interceptions. However, he was coming into his own, leading the team to a last-second victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in his second start.
This preseason, he continued where he left off, but the Browns still have plenty of depth. After Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston is the clear second-best choice, and Tyler Huntley is a former Pro Bowler with a playoff start.
