Brock Osweiler's fantasy value remains uninspiring despite change of scenery

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Here are the fantasy implications of the Cleveland Browns trading for QB Brock Osweiler from the Houston Texans:

Other than in two-quarterback formats, it's safe to say that Osweiler wasn't a fixture on many fantasy rosters in 2016.

In his first (and now only) season as a Texan, the 6-foot-8 signal-caller managed a 15:16 TD-to-INT ratio through 15 games, in the process losing his starting job to Tom Savage before regaining it due to injury. Osweiler averaged under 200 yards passing per game, completed 59 per cent of his passes and ranked dead last among qualified quarterbacks with a yards-per-attempt of 5.8.

A starting role for Osweiler isn't likely set in stone. The Browns could still decide to draft a quarterback, or could opt for holdover Cody Kessler, a third-round pick in 2016 who started eight games in his rookie season. The team will likely move on from Robert Griffin III, who was limited to five games in his injury-marred first season in Cleveland.

Based on Osweiler's disastrous 2016, there's little reason for fantasy optimism, beyond simply hoping a change of scenery will help. The Browns did bring aboard 1,000-yard receiver Kenny Britt from the Rams, though Osweiler struggled even with Pro Bowler DeAndre Hopkins at his disposal in Houston. Hopkins' numbers fell off a cliff after a breakout 2015 campaign:

Ultimately, like fellow less-than-inspiring quarterback additions like the 49ers' capture of Brian Hoyer and the Bears' signing of Mike Glennon, Osweiler's fantasy value (if any) lies in two-QB leagues or as hope-and-pray MyFantasyLeague.com best-ball format fodder.