As the NFL offseason kicks off, the Cleveland Browns find themselves at a crossroads with three quarterbacks on their roster: Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and Dillon Gabriel. The buzz around town is that Sanders might take the helm as the starting quarterback, while Watson could get a fresh start under new head coach Todd Monken. Meanwhile, Gabriel's future seems uncertain, with whispers of a potential reunion with Kevin Stefanski in Atlanta.
Monken and GM Andrew Berry face a pivotal decision in choosing their long-term quarterback. While this may not be the year for a definitive answer, the options on the table are intriguing.
Enter Tyler Huntley. A return to the Browns for Huntley seems like a logical move.
After being released by Cleveland last year, he found his way back to the Baltimore Ravens, where he played under Monken as the offensive coordinator. Huntley stepped up during Lamar Jackson's injury woes, starting two games and leading the Ravens to victories in both.
His performance was solid, completing 78% of his passes for 426 yards and two touchdowns in 2025. On the ground, Huntley added 151 rushing yards, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities.
Bringing Huntley back to Cleveland would mean reuniting Monken with a quarterback he trusts and providing a veteran presence familiar with the locker room dynamics. Sanders has already expressed admiration for Huntley’s previous stint with the Browns, which could foster a supportive environment.
Over his six-year career, Huntley has started 16 of 30 games, with a record of 7-9 and a completion rate of 66%. While a return to Cleveland wouldn’t guarantee him a starting role, the opportunity to work with Monken again and the open quarterback competition might be enticing.
Adding Huntley would undoubtedly intensify the quarterback battle during training camp. Unless the Browns make a splash by signing someone like Malik Willis in free agency, a competitive environment seems inevitable. The stage is set for an exciting offseason in Cleveland as they navigate their quarterback conundrum.