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The Cleveland Browns have zeroed in on their backup quarterback to Deshaun Watson and it was shocking to find out that they were going with Jameis Winston.

Winston is a good quarterback, but Joe Flacco saved the season for the Browns last year and many assumed he would be back with the team.

A new report suggests Deshaun Watson had something to do with that as the Browns never offered Flacco a contract this offseason.

One of the biggest reasons for the Browns’ interest in Winston is his noted relationship with Deshaun Watson.

Multiple reports indicate the franchise will finalize a deal with veteran quarterback Jameis Winston when the new league year opens at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

After joining the Browns in Week 12, Flacco assumed the starting quarterback role one week later and went on to post a 4-1 record and lift Cleveland to a wild-card berth.

In the process, he threw for 1,616 yards and 13 touchdowns.

He is still a hot commodity and will sign elsewhere.