Now Rosen gets a chance to continue his NFL career in Cleveland. Brown decided to sign it, several times Reportsafter training Rosen and free agent AJ McCarron on Thursday.
At the very least, Rosen will provide Cleveland with another arm during training camp that opens at the end of the month. It could take on greater importance, however, if Watson received a lengthy comment.
The NFL held a disciplinary hearing last month for Watson, who has been accused by more than 20 women of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions while the quarterback was a member of the Houston Texans. Brown traded with Watson in March and handed him a huge contract, but his debut with the team could be delayed. The NFL is pushing for an indefinite suspension of at least one year; The decision will be made by the disciplinary officer appointed jointly by the association and the players’ union, former federal judge Sue L. Robinson.
On suspension, Brown plans to start Jacoby Brissett, whom they signed in the spring. The team then signed Joshua Dobbs, a 27-year-old who previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Recently, Brown traded Mayfield for the Carolina Panthers, ending speculation that they might retain their disgruntled former starter and reclaim his role if Watson is suspended. Brown previously traded reserve Case Keenum to the Buffalo Bills, leaving Watson, Brissett and Dobbs on the depth center chart.
With Dobbs making only six appearances over five seasons, including no kick-off, Rosen’s great experience – 16 games in 24 games – could convince him to put him next to Brissett. For his career, Rosen completed 54 percent of his passes for 2,864 yards, 12 touchdowns, 21 interceptions and a 61.1 passer rating.
After the championship at UCLA, Rosen was considered the first drafted contender in 2018. He ended up becoming the fourth player selected, after Mayfield, Sam Darnold (drafted at No. 3 by the New York Jets) and Josh Allen (drafted at No. .7 of the draft laws). Rosen took charge as a starter for Arizona in Game 4 of that season, but after he struggled to move the attack as the Cardinal led 3-10, they made the unusual decision to cut ties with him too early and replace him with Miami during the 2019 draft after their selection of Murray.
News of Rosen’s signing by Brown emerged hours after 24-year-old Murray agreed to a five-year contract extension with Arizona worth $230.5 million, including $160 million in secured funds.