Browns Predicted to Reunite With Fan-Favorite Rather Than Trade for $180M QB

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Former Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco.

The Cleveland Browns hold the key to the NFL draft via the second overall pick, where Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will likely be available.

However, following the Buffaloes pro day and a stellar showing by Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, the hot take around the league is that Cleveland will forego the selection of a signal-caller and take Hunter — arguably the best player in this class, regardless of position.

The Browns are likely to add another QB in free agency whether they select Sanders at No. 2 or not, given that only Kenny Pickett and an injured Deshaun Watson currently occupy the position group. However, if Cleveland decides not to take a quarterback second overall, the chances the team adds another signal-caller in free agency become nearly 100%.

Former Kansas City Chiefs backup QB Carson Wentz is a candidate for that job, though Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland predicted Friday, April 4, that competition for the spot is between former Browns starter Joe Flacco and Atlanta Falcons backup Kirk Cousins.

Following Hunter’s pro day at Colorado on Friday, Grossi projected that the Browns will pass on Sanders, draft Hunter and ultimately go with Flacco on a short-term deal over Cousins.