Washington Commanders sign veteran QB Jacoby Brissett: AP source
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 04: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Cleveland Browns looks onward during pregame against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Jacoby Brissett has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract worth $10 million with $8 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not announced the contract.
Brissett, 30, becomes the experienced veteran the team wanted to bring in to push and compete with projected starter Sam Howell. Brissett threw for 2,608 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions last season with Cleveland Browns, starting 11 games for them while Deshaun Watson served his suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
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Howell, a 2022 fifth-round pick, goes into spring workouts as the No. 1 QB after winning his NFL debut in Washington’s season finale.
The Commanders also continued to piece together their offensive line.
Another person with knowledge of the deal said they agreed to terms with Tyler Larson on a one-year deal. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because that deal also had not been announced.
Larsen started in eight and appeared in nine games last season for Washington, which rotated through four different starting centers because of injuries.