Browns are adding Jameis Winston to back up Deshaun Watson, AP source says
Associated PressDeshaun Watson has a new backup in Cleveland. The Browns agreed Tuesday to a one-year deal with Jameis Winston that’s worth up to $8.7 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. Joe Flacco, who went 4-1 and helped the Browns reach the playoffs last season after Watson was sidelined by a shoulder injury, didn’t receive a contract offer from the Browns, said his agent, Joe Linta. Because ultimately I desire to win some Super Bowls, and this roster that Cleveland got, looks like they can do it.” Also Tuesday, defensive tackle Shelby Harris announced on social media that he was re-signing with the Browns. Also Tuesday, the Browns agreed with former Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines on a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the AP.
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