The Browns and Wentz, 32, “definitely have mutual interest” this season on him becoming their veteran bridge quarterback, a league source told cleveland.com. It’s apparently contingent upon them signing Russell Wilson, who visited last week.

The Cleveland Browns need a quarterback. The team is attempting to transition away from Deshaun Watson despite his massive contract. And Watson’s Achilles recovery setback this offseason will help Cleveland usher in a new QB era.

The Browns are expected to address their ongoing QB questions one way or another this offseason, with NFL free agency and their No. 2 draft pick being pushed as their likeliest remedies. CBS Sports' Josh Edwards relayed Cleveland's preference to sign Russell Wilson,