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Cory Kinnan

The battle for QB3 has long ended

The Cleveland Browns do not have a ton of position battles on an established roster, but one that has been catching attention has been the battle for the third quarterback on the roster between Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Tyler Huntley.

That war has ended in less than dramatic fashion after another preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings came to a close.

Huntley has been subpar for two straight games, failing to lead the offense to much of any success against backups and third stringers, while Thompson-Robinson has shown the ability to rip tight window throws and has led multiple Browns’ scoring drives.

Through two games, Thompson-Robinson has been firing at a 27-for-35 clip for 260 yards, one touchdown, and one interception that went off the hands of receiver Jamari Thrash. Meanwhile, Huntley has been throwing at just a 20-for-29 clip with 176 yards passing and two ugly interceptions in Saturday’s game against the Vikings.

If this were an actual competition, it would be a blowout on par with the Browns’ playoff loss to the Houston Texans a year ago.

Just as P.J. Walker was a year ago, however, there is a solid chance that he goes unclaimed on waivers after getting cut and will revert back to Cleveland’s practice squad.

There is still a question as to whether or not the Browns will roster three quarterbacks, but after drafting him just a year ago and with him showing glimpses of hope in both the regular season and preseason, it seems unlikely that Thompson-Robinson will get cut.

However, with Jameis Winston on just a one-year deal, and with Thompson-Robinson under contract for two more years beyond 2024, the Browns are hoping he is their backup quarterback of the future.

The early indications show growth from Thompson-Robinson from his rookie season to now.

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