Browns predicted to sign Super Bowl-winning quarterback in NFL free agency

The Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation is messy and crowded.

Along with last year's draft picks, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, the Browns figure to have Deshaun Watson healthy for the 2026 season, setting up a three-man competition for the starting job.

But if it was up to Bleacher Report's Moe Moton, he would add pending free agent and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson to the mix, also, citing the Browns' need to bring in "experience and stability."

Wilson began last season as the New York Giants' starting quarterback but only lasted three games in that role before he was benched for Jaxon Dart, who proved to be a massive upgrade.

Looking ahead to 2026, Wilson, who is a pending free agent, has said he wants to keep playing, although it's highly unlikely he'll be staying in New York.

"I'm not blinking," Wilson said. "I know what I'm capable of. I think I showed that in Dallas, and I want to be able to do that again. You know, and just be ready to rock and roll, and be as healthy as possible and be ready to play ball."

Wilson has clearly been on the decline for multiple years now. His downfall started in Denver, and after a strong start with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, he fell flat on his face in the second half of the season.

In order for Wilson to succeed at this stage in his career, he needs an elite supporting cast, something the Browns don't have. Therefore, the chances of Wilson actually elevating Cleveland's offense are slim, at best.

Knowing that, it wouldn't make much sense for the Browns to bring him in, unless they plan on cutting ties with Watson, or if Watson suffers yet another setback, in which case Cleveland needs a veteran quarterback in the room.

However, there has been no indication the Browns will cut Watson, so we wouldn't envision Wilson landing in Cleveland in 2026.

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