Brissett will return to a backup role behind Deshaun Watson next week. On Sunday, the ‘Hall of Fame teammate’ delivered a memorable victory in likely his final start for Cleveland.
On his way off the field, for likely the final time as the Browns’ starter, a teary-eyed Jacoby Brissett bear-hugged a team staffer right outside the end zone. He then slowly made his way toward the tunnel, glancing up at the remaining fans. They stood and cheered for him. He gestured to cheer back at them. The rain was falling steadily now, Cleveland was still just 4–7, and none of it mattered—to the fans or quarterback—in the euphoria of an overtime win.