The Cleveland Browns have added yet one more notable title to their quarterback room. With accidents on the place mounting, the Browns have signed former Professional Bowl quarterback Tyler Huntley, according to ESPN.
Huntley, 27, spent final coaching camp with Cleveland earlier than failing to make the 53-man roster for the season. The Browns have re-signed him now for depth functions as veteran Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders have every sustained varied accidents over the previous two weeks. Pickett missed three practices earlier than returning to apply on Saturday in a restricted capability. Sanders did not take part in crew drills Saturday on account of arm soreness, however was again at apply on Monday. Gabriel was a restricted participant on Monday as he was coping with hamstring tightness.
The one wholesome quarterback on the Browns’ present roster is 40-year-old Joe Flacco, who was tabbed because the starter on the crew’s preliminary depth chart.
A former undrafted rookie, Huntley has spent nearly all of his NFL profession with the Baltimore Ravens. Throughout his 4 years in Baltimore, Huntley made 10 begins that included one within the postseason whereas enjoying in reduction of then-injured Lamar Jackson. In 2022, Huntley was named to his lone Professional Bowl after the Ravens clinch a wild card playoff berth.
Huntley’s 5 different NFL begins got here final 12 months with the Miami Dolphins. In 5 begins with Miami, Huntley accomplished 64.7% of his passes with three touchdowns and three interceptions. The Dolphins went 2-3 in these video games.
Whereas bodily gifted, errors have typically neutered a few of good issues Huntley has achieved when given the possibility to play. He has 10 profession interceptions (in comparison with 11 profession landing passes) and 13 fumbles.
Huntley is becoming a member of Cleveland simply 4 days earlier than their preseason opener in opposition to the Carolina Panthers. He has an opportunity to make the crew’s 53-man roster or the apply squad relying on how effectively he performs within the coming weeks. His presence would give the Browns added insurance coverage on the place in the event that they determine to commerce certainly one of their different quarterbacks someday between now and Week 1.
