Cleveland Browns sign 6th QB Tyler Huntley amidst growing QB competition
Deshaun Watson? Injured. Joe Flacco? Veteran. Kenny Pickett? Brought from the Super Bowl LIX winning team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Dillon Gabriel? Rookie. Shedeur Sanders? Rookie.
And now enters–Tyler Huntley. The Cleveland Browns bring in a sixth quarterback to the already-full quarterback room. Zac Jackson of The Athletic reacted to this move, speaking for everyone, 'This is unbelievable for many reasons, most of all that all four were involved in practice today on some level.' Now, the question arises–which quarterbacks will be given up before the 2025 NFL season? But first–
What is the quarterback rule?
According to the quarterback rule–one is a starter, one is a backup, and a third QB is picked from the inactive list and allowed to dress for the game.
Out of the six quarterbacks–only three will stay with the Cleveland Browns. Who's going to play? Only time will tell. For now, let's check out the Cleveland Browns' sixth quarterback! Tyler Huntley.
Tyler Huntley enters a crowded Cleveland Browns QB room
Tyler Huntley's NFL journey was full of ups and downs. The quarterback carries a history of three practice-squad appearances. The Baltimore Ravens picked him in the 2020 NFL Draft(when he went undrafted). He played for the Ravens till 2023.
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In 2022, he even earned his first Pro Bowl selection.
In March 2024, Huntley entered the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns–but within five months, he was released from their 53-man roster. In August 2024, he became a practice squad member for the Ravens.
In September 2024, Huntley became a backup QB for the Miami Dolphins. Playing for the Dolphins last season, he garnered 86 of 133 passes for 829 yards, three TDs, three interceptions, 26 carries for 135 yards and two TDs.
When their star signal caller, Tua Tagovailoa, was injured in Week 17, Huntley played against the Cleveland Browns. The Dolphins won against the Browns by a riveting score of 20-3! Huntley accumulated 225 passing yards, one passing TD, seven carries for 52 rushing yards, and one rushing TD.
Why was Tyler Huntley brought to Cleveland Browns?
Deshaun Watson suffered a second Achilles tendon tear, and his appearance in the 2025 season is doubtful
Kenny Pickett injured his hamstring muscle on July 26–which stopped him from practising completely
Dillon Gabriel is suffering from hamstring muscle tightness–he will be a limited participant in practice
Shedeur Sanders suffered from soreness in his arm and throwing shoulder–he's getting treated
Joe Flacco is healthy and remains at the top spot of the quarterback competition
On August 4, Brian DeArdo of CBS Sports reported that Tyler Huntley would probably enter the practice squad(history of three practice-squad appearances). The chances of trading Shedeur Sanders seem slim. Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel may become trade options for the Browns.
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