The Cleveland Browns have found their new backup quarterback in Jacoby Brissett who they signed for a one-year contract worth $4.65 million and that includes $4.5 million in guarantees. Typically the signing of a reserve quarterback isn’t marked as Earth-shattering news but with Deshaun Watson dealing with the likelihood of a suspension, Brissett needs to be ready to play.
Brissett was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft after dominating at N.C. State. I was expecting a bit more for a backup, but Brissett is solid and at 29-years old should have plenty of gas left in his tank.
Let’s dive into what he can do!
