If the Cleveland Browns decide to make the costly move of parting ways with Deshaun Watson next offseason, one potential replacement could be Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Prescott is entering a contract year with the Cowboys, and there hasn’t been much movement on the three-time Pro Bowler’s landing a new contract. Without a new deal, Prescott will be a free agent next offseason, which could lead to the Browns making a run at him.
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio listed the Browns among the teams that could be interested in Prescott.
“Ultimately, it comes down to: (1) the number of teams that will be looking for veteran quarterbacks in 2025; and (2) what they’ll pay to get Prescott,” Florio said. “We know that, after 2024, teams will decide to make changes. Possibilities when the current season ends include the Jets, Steelers, Browns (if they’re willing to eat $92 million for Deshaun Watson), Titans, Raiders, Giants, Saints, Rams, and Seahawks.”
Watson is currently linked to the Browns through the 2026 season. As Florio mentioned, the financial implications of cutting Watson would be staggering.
Last season, Prescott topped the NFL in completions (410) and touchdown passes (36), amassing 4,516 passing yards. He finished second in MVP voting and will likely make top-dollar if he hits free agency.
As it stands, that number is around $55 million per year. That will likely be even higher a season from now.
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