In a surprising turn of events, the Cleveland Browns are facing a roster crunch that might make quarterbacks Jameis Winston or Tyler Huntley expendable. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the Browns have been receiving calls from interested teams regarding the availability of Winston and Huntley, following the news that Dorian Thompson-Robinson has secured a spot on the 53-man roster.

While no trade deals have been finalized yet, Cabot stated that the Browns could potentially part ways with either Winston or Huntley as they navigate their roster decisions. This comes after the Browns deliberately kept star quarterback Deshaun Watson out of all three preseason games, allowing the other three quarterbacks on the team to showcase their skills.

Among the group, Thompson-Robinson emerged as the standout performer. Over the course of three preseason games, the young quarterback displayed his arm strength and accuracy, throwing for an impressive 375 yards with one touchdown and one interception. His completion percentage stood at an impressive 69.1% on 55 attempts.

Initially, it seemed like Winston was in line to be the backup quarterback based on how head coach Kevin Stefanski utilized him during the preseason. The former Heisman winner started in both preseason games he played, completing 10-of-14 passes for 93 yards over three drives. However, the emergence of Thompson-Robinson and the solid performances by Huntley have added an unexpected twist to the Browns' quarterback situation.

Huntley, when given the opportunity, showcased his potential with 322 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. His ability to step up and deliver when called upon has proven valuable, making him a viable candidate for teams looking to bolster their quarterback depth.

The Browns find themselves in a unique predicament, given Watson's recent injury concerns. Watson only received clearance for contact on his surgically repaired right shoulder on August 11th, prompting Stefanski to exercise caution and sit him out of the final two preseason games. Although Watson was initially planned to start against the Seattle Seahawks on August 24th, the team opted to prioritize his recovery over game time.

As the regular season draws near, the Browns will face the difficult decision of whether to trade Winston or Huntley. With the uncertainty surrounding Watson's health and the need for a strong quarterback depth chart, they must carefully consider the potential impact of any trades on the team's overall success.

Only time will tell which direction the Browns will ultimately choose to go in, but one thing is clear: the roster crunch has presented them with a challenging decision that may reshape their quarterback lineup leading into the 2022 season.