Sam Hartman's tentative preseason performance has weakened his case for the Washington Commanders' QB3 role. Dan Quinn currently has veteran Josh Johnson on the initial 53-man roster, and Kliff Kingsbury may prefer Johnson behind Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota. Several released quarterbacks are now available across the league, including Tyler Huntley. Huntley completed 17 of 22 passes for 139 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions in Browns preseason action. Huntley previously backed up Lamar Jackson in Baltimore and earned a 2022 Pro Bowl nod after stepping in during Jackson's absence. Huntley's mobility and experience make him a logical QB3 upgrade target for Washington.
Sam Hartman's tentative performance this preseason has left any immediate thoughts of him becoming the Washington Commanders' QB3 in disarray. Dan Quinn still has the definitive journeyman Josh Johnson on the initial 53-man roster, and it is possible offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury feels comfortable enough with the veteran to pencil him into the depth chart behind Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota.
We won't mention the Browns' sixth signal-caller at the time, as he was never going to be a factor. Signing with Cleveland did provide Huntley with a chance to showcase himself in the preseason, and he took full advantage. Playing in pieces of all three Browns warmup games, he completed 17 of 22 passes for 139 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions.
Up until now, Huntley has been best known for backing up Lamar Jackson on the Baltimore Ravens. He even earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2022 for filling in well enough to take the AFC North outfit into the playoffs when the two-time NFL MVP was out. The offense that Daniels runs is predicated on a quarterback who can move. Mariota is an ideal No. 2 because of his excellent running ability. Huntley would slot in right behind them.
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