The Cleveland Browns have been linked to one QB in free agency and another in the NFL draft as replacements for Shedeur Sanders.
are rebuilding the offense from scratch this offseason and two"external" options, one in free agency and the other via the"Willis is arguably the top quarterback on the market, and the Browns will do their diligence and inquire about him," "As for Simpson, the Browns will consider him at No.
6, or even at No. 24 or No. 39 if he lasts that long," Cabot continued."Widely regarded as the second-best quarterback in the 2026 class behind Fernando Mendoza, who will go No. 1 to the Raiders, Simpson has plenty of upside potential, but has started only 15 games at Alabama and will turn 24 in December." Willis could run between $20 and $30 million annually after two strong campaigns as Jordan Love's backup in Green Bay in 2024 and 2025. Spotrac currently projects his market value at north of That price tag would be something of a tall order for Cleveland, with Deshaun Watson still under contract through 2026 and carrying a salary cap hit ofSimpson is a lesser-known commodity and wouldn't be cheap in the late first or early second round given asset and salary considerations combined. However, he would cost considerably less than Willis on the cap sheet and could prove a high-value selection if Cleveland is able to hold off through Round 1 and still acquire Simpson with the 39th overall pick.
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