One of the most intriguing quarterback competitions in the NFL this offseason has a new challenger.
The Cleveland Browns are adding a former Pro Bowler to their crowded quarterback room. Former Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley is signing with the Browns, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. His signing comes as the Browns’ passers miss some time with injury.
Huntley was a backup in Miami last season and made five starts for the Dolphins. He went 2-3 and completed 86 of 133 passes (64.7%) for 829 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. He also had 26 carries for 135 yards and two touchdowns. His second win of the season as a starter came in a 20-3 victory over the Browns during Week 17.
Prior to his year in Miami, Huntley spent the first four years of his NFL career in Baltimore as a backup for starter Lamar Jackson. Huntley made the Pro Bowl in 2022 after going 2-2 as a starter filling in for the injured Jackson to close the season. He started the Ravens’ lone playoff game that season, a 24-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Huntley’s started a total of 14 games in his career with a 5-9 record in those starts.
Browns QB depth chart
Cleveland has released its first depth chart for the quarterback position on Aug. 4 that shows veteran Joe Flacco at the top. He’s expected to be the starter come Week 1 against Cincinnati.
Joe Flacco
Kenny Pickett
Dillon Gabriel
Shedeur Sanders
Tyler Huntley
Huntley’s signing adds another player to the Browns quarterback room comprised of veterans Pickett and Flacco as well as rookies Gabriel and Sanders.
Both Pickett and Gabriel are out of practice with hamstring injuries and Sanders just returned on Aug. 4 after taking time off due to shoulder soreness.
The 40-year-old Flacco started five games for the Browns in 2023 and led them to the playoffs. He went 4-1 as a starter in the regular season before Cleveland’s season came to an end in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs in a loss to Houston.
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