Two of the biggest names on the quarterback market in the NFL have been settled as Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Green Bay Packers and Russell Wilson has been traded to the Denver Broncos. Even Carson Wentz has been moved from the Indianapolis Colts to the Washington Commanders.
The Cleveland Browns have been publicly been very clear about their plan to go into 2022 with Baker Mayfield as their quarterback. The team reportedly had a discussion with his agents while at the NFL combine reiterating that but not committing to seeking an upgrade if one became available.
A clear upgrade may now be available as Deshaun Watson has been cleared of any criminal charges.
Before moving forward, we will note that Watson still has 22 civil suits unresolved and the information available involving all of it is uneasy, at best. While the criminal matter did not yield charges, the allegations against Watson are troubling. Last fall, Jenny Vrentas of Sports Illustrated, provided context to what is…