Browns linked to free-agent QB who they have no chance of landing

Stop me if you've heard this one before but the Cleveland Browns will probably be looking for quarterback help during the 2026 offseason. Whether that help comes via the draft or free agency will depend on how rookie third-round pick Dillon Gabriel looks for the back half of the year but for now, the Browns searching for quarterback help this spring won't be ruled out and will likely be expected. It's funny that a few months ago if you had said Daniel Jones was linked to the Browns as a quarterback option, fans would have rioted. Now, however, that would make Browns fans probably pretty excited given what Jones has done for himself (and his career) in just nine games with the Colts this season. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report listed Cleveland as a potential suitor for Jones in his rankings of the 2026 free agents while also putting Jones as the most coveted free agent this spring. "Just about any QB-needy team would be wise to make a run at Jones if he reaches the market. He should surpass the $33.5 milli