


Pittsburgh would be more of a long-term move if they can convince him to stick around but he could still provide valuable insurance in case Ben Roethlisberger’s recent injury woes crop up once again. The Browns make the most sense on paper because of Baker Mayfield’s shoulder issues and bringing in Mariota, a clear upgrade over Case Keenum, could help them stay afloat while their starter rests up. The rumors have been primarily focused on Mariota heading to the AFC North to either the Cleveland Browns or Pittsburgh Steelers but some NFC teams have been bandied about as well.

He has only played two snaps for the Raiders this season but looks to be healthy once again and is now a popular name in the NFL trade rumor mill. In the one game where he played the majority of the snaps in 2020, Mariota looked back to his old self as he was extending plays and running around hapless defenders. In the case of Mariota, he came to Las Vegas to rehabilitate and parlay some cameo appearances for the Raiders into a full-time starting role with another team.
