Jimmy Garoppolo has recently been linked to the Cleveland Browns amid a possible longer suspension for Deshaun Watson after the NFL filed an appeal to his six-suspension.
On Thursday, the team found out Watson would be gone for 11 games.
However, NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared a contrasting update on the Jimmy Garoppolo-Browns trade rumors, per Pat McAfee.
“But to answer your question about Jimmy G and the Browns,” Rapoport said to McAfee. “I’ve seen some reports. I just don’t get the sense that the Browns are that interested. I just don’t. I mean, they signed Jacoby Brissett for a reason. If they trade for Jimmy G, it’s 20-plus more million dollars. Not that money is the biggest concern… I’ve checked with everyone, maybe something will surprise me, I just do not get the sense that there is that much interest.”
Veteran QB Jacoby Brissett is set to be the team’s regular season fill-in for Watson and his performance during camp has not instilled confidence in fans and media that he will be able to perform anywhere near the level of the three-time Pro Bowler.
Although Jimmy Garoppolo may represent an upgrade, the team is not likely wanting to pay him top money after handing Watson a fully guaranteed $230 million contract after trading for him over the offseason.
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Rapoport’s report doesn’t eliminate the chance of the Browns trading for Garoppolo, but it is likely to quiet down the rumors.
