In the ever-changing landscape of the Cleveland Browns quarterback situation, there has been a recent development that has brought some clarity to the situation for Week 8. Deshaun Watson, who recently suffered a torn Achilles, will be sidelined, paving the way for Jameis Winston to take the reins against the Ravens on Sunday.
Multiple reports have confirmed that Winston, who has been playing backup for the Browns for the first six weeks of the season, will now step up as the starting QB. This decision comes after Dorian Thompson-Robinson, the second-year quarterback who had been promoted above Winston, suffered a finger injury while filling in for Watson in the last game.
Despite initial concerns about Thompson-Robinson needing surgery on his injured finger, it has been reported by Mark Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com that he will not require surgery. However, he will still be limited by pain and an inability to grip the ball, which means that Bailey Zappe, recently signed off the Chiefs’ practice squad, will serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Winston on Sunday.
For Winston, this game will mark his first start since 2022 when he was playing for New Orleans. As the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft, Winston has started 70 games for Tampa Bay over five seasons before moving on to New Orleans, where he made 10 starts over four years. In his 80 career starts, he has compiled a 34-46 record, completing 61.1 percent of his passes for 22,187 yards, with 142 touchdowns and 99 interceptions.
It will be interesting to see how Winston performs in his return to the starting role and how he handles the pressure of leading the Browns offense against a tough Ravens team. With his experience and skills, Winston has the opportunity to make a significant impact and potentially solidify his position as the starting quarterback moving forward. Only time will tell how this latest chapter in the Browns quarterback saga will unfold.
