The Washington Commanders signed Jacoby Brissett to compete for the starting quarterback job. Does that put second-year pro Sam Howell on the hot seat?
The first official day of the NFL's new league year was jam-packed with movement. The Washington Commanders were among the teams to make impactful moves, signing Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
The move comes after the Commanders cut Carson Wentz in late February and Taylor Heinicke signed with the Atlanta Falcons earlier this week. The question remains, will the veteran Brissett be a mentor or competition for current No.1 quarterback Sam Howell?
Howell's job security is a "loser" among Wednesday's moves, according to NFL.com.
The 30-year-old Brissett has played for four NFL teams, last year totaling more than 2,600 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Cleveland Browns. Brissett started 11 games for the Browns while Deshaun Watson was serving his suspension for conduct detrimental to the league with his numerous sexual assault allegations.
Brissett's experience in several different offenses should be tremendously helpful for Howell and the Commanders. Washington has the worst-odds to win the NFC East and undoubtedly need to be better offensively to compete with the likes of the Philadelphia Eagles. Having played just one regular season game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18 last season, Howell looked competent as the team's starting quarterback but could reap the benefits of learning from or being pushed by Brissett.
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