Summary
The Cleveland Browns face challenges with their quarterback lineup, paying cap fees for players not on their team. They are spending for eight quarterbacks, including dead cap hits for those no longer with the team. The Browns hope to find a stable quarterback solution with future draft picks.
Key Facts
- The Browns are managing financial commitments for eight quarterbacks for 2025.
- Only three quarterbacks are currently on the Browns' roster: Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders, and Bailey Zappe.
- Deshaun Watson, who is still with the team, has a $35.9 million cap hit.
- The Browns are paying $2.2 million in a dead cap for Jameis Winston, now with the New York Giants.
- Joe Flacco has a $999,000 cap hit though he was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Dorian Thompson-Robinson's move to another team leaves a $171,000 dead cap impact.
- Kenny Pickett, now with the Las Vegas Raiders, carries an $8,000 dead cap hit.
- The Browns have two first-round draft picks in 2026, which could help them find a reliable quarterback.
