With no resolution on the Deshaun Watson disciplinary front, the Cleveland Browns are now exploring other quarterback options to bolster the roster behind backup Jacoby Brissett.
According to a report from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Browns have brought in veterans Josh Rosen and A.J. McCarron to audition for a potential role with the team. Fowler left open the possibility of others as well.
McCarron nearly became a Browns QB during Hue Jackson’s tenure, but a snafu held up an agreed-upon trade with the Cincinnati Bengals. McCarron has bounced around several NFL teams, spending the 2021 campaign on the Atlanta Falcons’ injured reserve.
Rosen was once believed to be in the mix to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, where the Browns ultimately selected Baker Mayfield. He’s fallen out of the league quickly since being the No. 10 overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals.
The Browns currently have only Josh Dobbs behind Brissett to start training camp. No ruling on Watson’s availability has been made as of yet.
The Cleveland Browns are working out quarterbacks this week, including veterans A.J. McCarron and Josh Rosen, per sources. Cleveland looking to go to training camp with four quarterbacks, with Jacoby Brissett to be the QB1 depending what happens with Deshaun Watson's status.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 21, 2022