The Cleveland Browns officially have an opening on their team’s roster now that quarterback Deshaun Watson’s torn Achilles was confirmed by Monday’s MRI.
Cleveland currently has two quarterbacks – Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Jameis Winston – on the roster, but most teams will have a third quarterback either on the practice squad or their 53-man roster as an emergency.
The Browns have limited options for a backup without giving up draft capital that could be extremely valuable for the team in 2025, especially if the franchise cannot snap out of their offensive doldrums and qualifies for a high draft position.
Browns insider Tony Grossi named one option on X Monday afternoon, suggesting the team may retreat toward familiar ground by signing one quarterback who is currently not signed by another franchise.
“Yes, P.J. Walker is available as a Browns QB option,” Grossi said, adding, “He was released by Seahawks shortly after Browns concluded preseason in Seattle.”
For those asking — i.e. @TheOGPAW — yes, P.J. Walker is available as a Browns QB option. He was released by Seahawks shortly after Browns concluded preseason in Seattle.
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) October 21, 2024
Walker played for the Browns during the 2023 NFL season, starting two of his six appearances during the last year.
In his six contests, Walker finished with a 48.6 completion rate, 674 passing yards, and one touchdown against five interceptions.
Walker also had 13 rushing attempts for 30 yards and three rushing first downs last season.
The 5-foot-11 quarterback played his college football at Temple University and garnered his first NFL action during the 2020 season with the Carolina Panthers.
In his four-year career, Walker has started nine contests, earning a 5-4 record.
The quarterback has played in 21 games total, completing 54.6 percent of his passes for 2,135 yards and six touchdowns against 16 interceptions.
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