The Cleveland Browns might have another quarterback problem.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who started the past two games, left Week 12 with a concussion and didn’t return. Backup P.J. Walker played in Thompson-Robinson’s place but managed just 56 passing yards on 6-of-13 attempts and took four sacks in the 29-12 loss to the Denver Broncos.
If Thompson-Robinson doesn’t pass the NFL’s concussion protocol, the Browns will be forced to either go with Walker again or start veteran Joe Flacco, who the team signed to the practice squad this past week. Flacco was not activated for Week 13.
The best possible outcome is a healthy DTR for Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. Although the fifth-round rookie hasn’t been spectacular, he’s proven to be a competent replacement after Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.
But if Thompson-Robinson can’t suit up, the Browns will have to turn to either Walker or Flacco.
Here are the pros and cons for each quarterback ahead of Week 13.