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The Cleveland Browns have been searching for a long-term quarterback option for far too long. Unfortunately, they had one and let him go in the form of Baker Mayfield, but the franchise still doesn’t have a solid answer. Right now, the Browns have both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders on the roster. Both quarterbacks are rookies and are completely unproven. They also both have potential, but there is no guarantee that either one can be a long-term option. With that in mind, there have been a lot of ideas about how Cleveland could find a franchise quarterback. Read more: Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Receives Huge News About NFL Future Looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, the Browns are scheduled to have two first-round picks. They will have their own and will also have the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round pick after trading the No. 2 overall pick and the right to draft Travis Hunter in the 2025 draft. Many believe that Cleveland could target a quarterback in 2026. Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. A new suggestion has been made for the Browns. It’s a suggestion that could change everything about the future in Cleveland. Dane Brugler and Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic believe that Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson could be the long-term answer the Browns have been needing to find. “Because of Simpson’s poise and execution, I’d bet the Browns’ coaching staff would gravitate toward the Alabama signal caller — assuming Kevin Stefanski is back as head coach,” they wrote. “Along with his smarts and intangibles, Simpson also has the athleticism that makes him a threat to extend plays, with both quick feet and quick eyes to help him find the open man without forcing throws.” Simpson has been flying up draft boards due to his level of play for Alabama this season. He’s a top-tier Heisman Trophy contender at this point in time. Throughout the course of the year leading up to this point, Simpson has completed 70.2 percent of his pass attempts for 1,931 yards, 18 touchdowns, and one interception. He has also picked up 66 yards and two touchdowns. Read more: Bills Could Invest Heavily Into Josh Allen With Trade for $92 Million WR It would be a very intriguing move for Cleveland to make. Simpson is far from a guarantee, but he has played extremely well so far this season for the Crimson Tide. Expect to hear a lot more speculation about what the Browns’ future holds at quarterback. Perhaps Gabriel or Sanders will do enough before the end of the season to give the team hope and allow the front office to use picks on other positions of need. If they don’t, Simpson could be a potential option. For more on the Cleveland Browns and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
