But the most intriguing part of Knox's suggestion is his reminder that the Browns have done this before, 2023. That year, Josh Dobbs spent almost the entire preseason with Cleveland. But on Aug. 27, 2023, the Browns traded Dobbs to the Arizona Cardinals with a seventh-round pick to get a fifth-round pick in return.

Joe Flacco signed a one-year deal to return to Cleveland during free agency. Flacco, who led the Browns to the postseason in 2023, is the early candidate to start Week 1. Because of his veteran status, he is also the only quarterback that will not be valuable to others in a trade.

With multiple Browns QBs dealing with injuries and Joe Flacco resting, Shedeur Sanders will reportedly start Friday's game vs. the Panthers.