Browns fan concerns rise over potential Dante Moore selection in 2027 draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Cleveland Browns, currently starting Deshaun Watson at quarterback, may look to draft Dante Moore in 2027, according to ESPN’s mock draft. This speculation comes as fans express anxiety about the potential for a repeat of the troubling Deshaun Watson trade, which cost the team three first-round picks and a fully guaranteed contract. Despite Moore's impressive stats from his last season at Oregon, where he threw for 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns, fans question the timing of such discussions before the 2026 season even begins. Analysts and fans alike are divided, with some perceiving media-driven narratives around quarterback battles as premature and misguided.
- •Browns are currently moving forward with Deshaun Watson as quarterback.
- •Speculation suggests they may target Dante Moore in the 2027 draft.
- •Fans express concerns about repeating past mistakes from the Watson trade.
- •Moore had a strong season at Oregon, totaling 30 touchdowns.
- •Debate continues on social media regarding the draft narrative ahead of 2026.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — ‘They Want 2 in a QB Battle Every Year for Clicks’ — NFL Fans React to ESPN’s 2027 Mock Draft Sending Dante Moore to Browns
"For the time being, the Cleveland Browns are moving forward with Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback. But between the three-time Pro Bowler and Shedeur Sanders, neither option seemed ideal for the franchise.
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