Browns Start Jameis Winston vs. Ravens; Stefanski Gives Play-Calling to Dorsey for Rest of Season

Oct 23, 2024, 04:04 PM

The Cleveland Browns have named Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback for the upcoming Week 8 home game against the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced the decision, marking Winston's first start since 2022 with the New Orleans Saints and his 81st career start. The change comes as starter Deshaun Watson is out for the season due to injury, and backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson is practicing while dealing with a finger injury to determine if he will be available as the backup on Sunday. In addition to the change at quarterback, Stefanski has handed over offensive play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey for the rest of the season. "I felt like this was the right move for right now," Stefanski said. "I'm just always looking at what we can do to be a little bit better. The truth is, we have to be better on offense." The Browns currently rank last in the NFL offensively. Cleveland has faced significant challenges on offense, suffering multiple quarterback injuries in Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The team's decision to start Winston and adjust coaching responsibilities reflects an effort to revitalize their struggling offense as they prepare to face their divisional rival.