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Jacoby Brissett to Start over Josh Rosen for Browns If Deshaun Watson Is Suspended

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Jacoby Brissett will be the team's starting quarterback if Deshaun Watson is suspended.

"Jacoby is our backup quarterback," Stefanski told reporters Wednesday. "If Deshaun is unavailable, Jacoby's the starter."

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Browns "privately are bracing for an eight-game suspension" for Watson under the NFL's personal-conduct policy after accusations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct by at least 24 women.

Cleveland has prepared for this possibility by splitting time between Watson and Brissett in practices.

"I wouldn't get into like the exact percentage, but they're both going to get a ton of reps," Stefanski said.