Cleveland Browns Consider Trading for J.J. McCarthy

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 21st update. The Cleveland Browns have not signed a new quarterback this off-season, leaving Shadour's Sanders as a possible starter heading into 2026. Sanders had a solid rookie year in 2025, but has not locked down the top spot yet. Competition comes from Dylan Gabriel and Deshan Watson, though neither has fully stepped up as the long-term answer. Analysts point out that Watson's time in Cleveland will in soon, creating a real knee for fresh options at the position. One idea gaining traction involves trading for Minnesota Vikings quarterback, JJ McCarthy. At 23 years old, he offers plenty of upside, despite a tough 2025 season. In Minnesota, McCarthy faces stiff challenges with Kyler Murray, competing for the starting role in Carson Wentz back as a reliable backup option. His future there looks shaky at best. A move to Cleveland could give McCarthy a clean slate to battle for the never-one job, while the Browns take a low-risk shot at a big payoff if he rebounds next year.