Browns Mull QB Options as Dolphins Keep RB Achane

Cleveland considers adding another QB, while Miami plans to extend star running back.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:42pm

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The Cleveland Browns are weighing their quarterback options ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, including the possibility of selecting Alabama's Ty Simpson despite having Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and Dillon Gabriel under contract. Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins have confirmed they have no plans to trade star running back De'Von Achane and are working on a contract extension.

Why it matters

The Browns' quarterback situation is in flux, with Watson recovering from a severe injury and Sanders and Gabriel competing for the starting job. Adding another high-profile QB could create a logjam or lead to difficult decisions. In Miami, Achane emerged as a breakout star in 2025, and the Dolphins are committed to keeping him as they rebuild their roster under new coach Jeff Hafley.

The details

The Browns hold the 6th and 24th overall picks in the draft, and while most experts don't project them to take a QB in the first round, GM Andrew Berry hasn't ruled it out. Ty Simpson, whose father is the coach at UT Martin, has been linked to the Browns. Meanwhile, the Dolphins have confirmed they have no plans to trade Achane, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, despite speculation they could move the talented running back as part of their rebuild.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 24-26.
  • Achane showed up for the Dolphins' voluntary offseason workouts this week.

The players

Ty Simpson

A quarterback prospect from Alabama who is the son of UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson.

Shedeur Sanders

The Browns' current starting quarterback, who is competing with Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel for the job.

Deshaun Watson

The Browns' quarterback who missed the 2025 season due to a severe Achilles injury.

De'Von Achane

The Dolphins' star running back who rushed for 1,350 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2025.

Jon-Eric Sullivan

The Dolphins' general manager who confirmed the team has no plans to trade Achane.

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What they’re saying

“I'd say I don't love dealing in hypotheticals. I guess I'd say this, like, if we add a quarterback, we have a lot of love for our quarterbacks in the room. That decision would be made independently of anything we add to the room.”

— Andrew Berry, Browns General Manager

“He's not available for trade. Things are going good -- we've had some positive conversations over the past couple days, trending in the right direction. He's obviously very important to what we're doing ... We'll get to where we need to be, one way or another.”

— Jon-Eric Sullivan, Dolphins General Manager

What’s next

The Browns will continue to evaluate their quarterback options ahead of the draft, while the Dolphins work to finalize a contract extension with Achane.

The takeaway

The Browns' quarterback situation remains fluid, with the team potentially adding another high-profile passer despite having multiple options already on the roster. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are committed to keeping their star running back De'Von Achane as part of their rebuilding efforts under new coach Jeff Hafley.