The Cleveland Browns offered a sixth-round pick to the Washington Commanders for backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett according to NBC’s Sports’ JP Finlay. The Browns were reportedly pursuing multiple options at backup quarterback and wide receivers leading up to the NFL trade deadline. By the end of the day, the Browns only made one deal shipping out Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions for a future 2025 sixth-round pick.
The Commanders became motivated sellers at the trade deadline after the new owner, Josh Harris, became involved according to The Athletic’s Diana Russini. Harris is the long-time owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and was behind the analytical revolution to tank for the draft. The Browns had a similar franchise-building outlook at the time. Under Harris’s guidance, the Commanders traded away franchise defensive ends Montez Sweat to the Bears for a second-round pick, and Chase Young to the 49ers for a third-round compensatory pick.
Despite the forced liquidity sale, the Commanders’ front office seemed intent on retaining Jacoby’s services for the next nine games. Their coaching staff has made it very clear that Sam Howell is their starter no matter what. This is surprising to me. I would assume that in their current state, the Commanders would be interested in trading a backup quarterback near the end of his contract for anything.
