Browns Favored As Next Team For Jimmy Garoppolo

Could Garoppolo boost Browns futures if Watson's suspension is longer than six games?

By Lucy Burdge – Aug 15, 2022, 8:05pm

With the potential for Deshaun Watson's suspension to be extended to more than six games, the Browns seem to be planning ahead. And they are reportedly looking to current 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo currently has a base salary of $24.2 million for 2022, but that is not fully guaranteed until Sept. 10. And the Br owns have approximately $49 million in effective cap space, which is the most in the NFL, to make this happen should the suspension be extended.

Last season, Garoppolo threw for 3,810 yards and 20 touchdowns and took the 49ers all the way to the NFC Championship game. He was recently cleared to practice on Aug. 3 after undergoing surgery in March to fix a torn capsule in his right throwing shoulder.

Should Watson's suspension be extended, this could be a good option for Garoppolo should he get the opportunity, as the 49ers have given Garoppolo permission to entertain other teams and are looking to a future of Trey Lance at quarterback. So it would make sense for the Browns to make a move for Garoppolo in the event of a longer Watson suspension.
  
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