4 Browns on Thin Ice Heading Into Free Agency

2. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson

When the Browns selected Dorian Thompson-Robinson 140th overall at the 2023 NFL Draft, the hope was that he could develop a bit more before being thrown into a game. Instead, he was forced to make eight appearances (3 starts) due to Deshaun Watson's injury woes and P.J. Walker's not looking like an NFL quarterback.

Thompson-Robinson never looked that comfortable under center, completing just 53.6% of passes for 440 yards with one touchdown to four interceptions and a 51.2 passer rating. He did record one game-winning drive against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10, but his 1-2 record as a starter left room for improvement.

Thompson-Robinson is only 24 years old, so there's room to improve, but it's tough being confident about his potentially being the QB2 this season. Watson is a wild card due to his season-ending injury and inconsistent play, so the last thing the Browns need is a less-than-reliable backup quarterback who isn't ready for the role.

I'm not saying that Thompson-Robinson doesn't have a future in Cleveland, but I won't be surprised if the Browns sign a free-agent QB (or even draft one) to push him further down the depth chart.