Jacoby Brissett
FILE - Illinois defensive back Jartavius Martin (21) intercepts a pass from Minnesota backup quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis intended for wide receiver Michael Brown-Stephens, right, during an NCAA college football game Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. The Washington Commanders continued bolstering their secondary in the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 28, taking Martin with the 47th pick. Martin, whose given name is Jartavius but prefers to go by Quan, was a five-year starter with the Illini. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Commanders take DB Martin, C Stromberg on day 2 of NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2023 08:35 PM EDT

FILE -Mississippi State defensive back Emmanuel Forbes runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. The Washington Commanders have selected Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes with the 16th pick in the NFL draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Commanders take CB Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16 in NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 27, 2023 10:11 PM EDT

Defensive back Joey Porter Jr. runs a drill during Penn State's football pro day in State College, Pa., Friday, March 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Commanders go into NFL draft not looking for a quarterback

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 20, 2023 10:10 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs throws during pregame of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. Free agent quarterback Dobbs has agreed to re-sign with the Browns to back up starter Deshaun Watson, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
QB Joshua Dobbs returning to Browns as Watson's backup

By Tom Withers Mar. 20, 2023 08:43 PM EDT

FILE -Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) celebrates after handing the ball off to running back Nick Chubb, who scored in overtime of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Jacoby Brissett has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract worth $10 million with $8 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 15, 2023 because the team had not announced the contract.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
AP source: Commanders signing veteran QB Jacoby Brissett

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 15, 2023 05:49 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) scores on a pass play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Watson, Browns regroup following season shaped by suspension

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2023 07:52 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Penalties, play calls doom Browns in season slipping away

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2022 05:48 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Sam Hubbard (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Watson improving, but Browns' playoff hopes on brink

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 11, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Burrow, surging Bengals look to stop skid against Browns

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signals to fans before an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Rolling Bengals try to end 5-game skid against Browns

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 08, 2022 06:33 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signs autographs before of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Deshaun Watson returns from ban, declines to express remorse

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 04, 2022 12:52 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, left, talks to teammates during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Rust issues? Deshaun Watson's long layoff could be factor

By Tom Withers Dec. 03, 2022 10:42 AM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walk on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Watson only talks football after NFL suspension

By Tom Withers Dec. 01, 2022 01:58 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) is upended by Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Brady, Bucs can't close out Browns, lose 23-17 in overtime

By Tom Withers Nov. 27, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Ko Kieft (41) celebrates his touchdown with Robert Hainsey during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Chubb's TD in OT gives Brissett, Browns 23-17 win over Bucs

By Tom Withers Nov. 27, 2022 04:55 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Brissett faces pal Brady in possible last start for Browns

By Tom Withers Nov. 25, 2022 06:35 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Texans, Dolphins on diverging paths since 9-turnover fiasco

By Alanis Thames Nov. 25, 2022 03:21 PM EST

New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) tackles Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 23, 2022 08:40 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Texans look to slow down Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins offense

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 07:21 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Browns' Brissett excited for 'last' start before Watson back

By Tom Withers Nov. 23, 2022 05:34 PM EST