Browns await ruling on Deshaun Watson | Jimmy Garoppolo not an option for the Browns?

The Cleveland Browns are a mess right now. According to Pro Football Talk, appeals officer Peter Harvey has not completed the “expedited” review of the six game suspension because he is waiting for the league and the union to reach an impasse in their settlement talks.

What does this mean? This is actually good news for the Browns. That means the NFL is willing to at least come down on their year long suspension stance.

Watson reportedly is willing to accept eight games. The league surely wants at least 12 games. The obvious middle ground is 10 games, plus a fine that converts all or part of 2021 into an unpaid suspension by taking up to the full $10 million in salary that he received last year.

What does that mean if Watson is suspended at least ten games will the Browns be looking at a veteran quarterback? Could Jimmy G be an option for the Browns? They have the cap space to take on his contract, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Media Insiders is saying that likely will not happen. Rapopport on the Pat McAfee show explained this saying:

“To answer your question about Jimmy G and the Browns, I’ve seen some reports,” Rapoport said. “I just don’t get the sense that the Browns are that interested. I just don’t. I mean, they signed Jacoby Brissett for a reason. If they trade for Jimmy G, it’s 20-plus more million dollars.

“Not that money is the biggest concern, but I checked with everyone. Maybe something will surprise me. I just do not get the sense that there’s that much interest in him.” 

It sounds like the Browns may just roll with the punches and try to get Jacoby Brissett ready.