Jameis Winston Named Browns' Starting Quarterback

Jameis Winston has been named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns following Deshaun Watson's season-ending Achilles injury. Winston, who was signed as a free agent to back up Watson, will make his first start since 2022 against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. This decision comes as part of a strategic shake-up by head coach Kevin Stefanski, who has also handed over play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. The Browns, struggling offensively with a 1-6 record and failing to score more than 20 points in a game this season, hope for a revitalization under Winston's leadership. Despite skepticism about Winston's turnover-prone style, his past performance as a former No. 1 overall pick provides hope for improving the Browns' offensive capabilities. The team is also monitoring the injury status of Dorian Thompson-Robinson to determine his availability as a backup quarterback.