5 Top QB Options to Replace Baker Mayfield in Cleveland

5 Top QB Options to Replace Baker Mayfield in Cleveland

By Michael Harrison

February 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM

After Baker Mayfield's disappointing performance, the Cleveland Browns need to consider quarterback alternatives. Here are five potential upgrades for the 2022 season:

Deshaun Watson

  • Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback with only 54 career games
  • Elite talent seeking trade from Houston
  • Multi-year contract provides long-term stability
  • Could thrive with Cleveland's supporting cast

Russell Wilson

  • Proven winner with impressive 158:87 TD-to-INT ratio over 158 games
  • Relationship with Seattle appears strained
  • Could benefit from Cleveland's strong defense
  • Worth trading draft picks for decade-long franchise QB

Jameis Winston

  • Free agent recovering from ACL injury
  • Showed major improvement in 2021 (14 TD, 3 INT in 7 games)
  • Strong arm with reduced turnovers
  • Could be cost-effective signing

Teddy Bridgewater

  • Conservative game manager (18 TD, 7 INT in 2021)
  • Avoids costly mistakes
  • Fits well with strong defense and run game
  • Similar to successful Mark Sanchez Jets teams

Nick Foles

  • Super Bowl MVP experience
  • 29-27 career record as starter
  • One-time Pro Bowler
  • Could succeed with defensive support
  • Low-risk free agent option

Each option offers different benefits, from elite talent (Watson/Wilson) to game management (Bridgewater/Foles), giving Cleveland multiple paths to upgrade at quarterback.

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