The answer to Browns Deshawn Watson could be Jimmy Garoppolo.
Due to uncertainty about when Watson will be able to step onto the NFL field again, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced his current six-game suspension this week } for a period of at least one year — The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that the Browns would consider trading Garoppolo, who is currently looking for a way out of San Francisco.
Watson was suspended after accusations of sexual misconduct by nearly 20 women. The ruling was handed down by former federal judge Sue L. Robinson, who ruled that Watson had violated the league's personal misconduct policy.
Garoppolo, whose base salary this season will be his $24.2 million, received permission to seek a trade last month after second-year quarterback Tralance topped him on the Depths chart. Given. The 30-year-old underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason and was recently allowed to resume practice without restrictions.
His health is An ongoing concern throughout his career, Garoppolo helped the Niners reach the NFC Championship Game last season, throwing for 3,810 yards with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
According to Sports Illustrated, the Browns are the only team that can afford to accept Garoppolo's salary, and in fact has enough cap space to do so. Still, with so much uncertainty surrounding Watson, who owes $230 million guaranteed under a contract extension signed after being traded to the Browns, Garoppolo (who will become a free agent after this season) ) would be a drastic step.
However, if Watson's suspension does indeed extend into the season, Garoppolo will not allow the Browns to return. Likely to be the only substitute with a pedigree leading to the postseason. Current backup Jacoby Brissett will start his five games with the Dolphins in 2021 and has not been a full-time starter in the league since 2019.
