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FILE - New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Dec. 3, 2023, in New Orleans. A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign Winston as a backup for Deshaun Watson. The person says Winston is getting a one-year deal worth up to $8.7 million. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)

Browns are adding Jameis Winston to back up Deshaun Watson, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign quarterback Jameis Winston as a backup for Deshaun Watson

By TOM WITHERS
Published - Mar 13, 2024, 12:28 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 13, 2024, 12:28 AM EDT

Deshaun Watson has a new backup in Cleveland.

The Browns agreed Tuesday to a one-year deal with Jameis Winston that's worth up to $8.7 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move can’t become official until the new league year begins Wednesday.

Joe Flacco, who went 4-1 and helped the Browns reach the playoffs last season after Watson was sidelined by a shoulder injury, didn’t receive a contract offer from the Browns, said his agent, Joe Linta.

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