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Dorian Thompson-Robinson replaces Deshaun Watson

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Dorian Thompson-Robinson replaces Deshaun Watson

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Despite Deshaun Watson's struggles, Kevin Stefanski insisted the quarterback would remain at the top of the Cleveland Browns' quarterback depth chart.

Now the Browns may have no choice but to replace Watson.

Watson suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury during the Browns' Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. After taking a snap, he tried to get up and run forward, but as he did so, his right leg gave way beneath him.

The 29-year-old was carried off the pitch and appeared emotional as he walked back to the dressing room, suggesting he may face a lengthy absence.

How will the Browns replace Watson? They have some well-known signal-callers on their roster, although the backup position was shaky in Week 7.

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Who is the Browns' backup quarterback?

Dorian Thompson-Robinson is the Browns' backup quarterback behind Watson. That role originally belonged to Jameis Winston for the first six weeks of the 2024 season, but Cleveland decided to make Thompson-Robinson the No. 2 quarterback in Week 7.

The Browns selected Thompson-Robinson in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The UCLA product earned a spot on the Browns' 53-man roster as a rookie and made three starts for the team. He posted a 1-2 record and completed 53.6 percent of his passes for 440 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions and ran for 65 yards on 14 carries.

Brown's QB depth chart

The Browns had three healthy quarterbacks on their 53-man roster before Watson's injury. They are as follows:

  1. Deshaun Watson
  2. Dorian Thompson Robinson
  3. Jameis Winston

The Browns don't have another quarterback in the organization. They carried four players in the 2024 offseason, but released Tyler Huntley before the season is now the Miami Dolphins starter in place of the injured Tua Tagovailoa.

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