The Browns answered that question one day before the cutdown to the 53-man roster as the Browns traded Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders for the Raiders' fifth-round pick in 2026.
The Browns had obtained Pickett before the draft from the Philadelphia Eagles for Dorian Thompson-Robinson (who the Eagles released today) and the Detroit Lions' fifth-rounder in 2025 that the Browns had obtained in a previous swap, so essentially, the Browns moved a five last year for a fifth next year.
Pickett was touted by some media members as the possible victor in the quarterback competition. Still, Pickett suffered a hamstring injury, which slowed him in camp, and he was unable to play in the preseason.
Las Vegas planned on Aiden O'Connell as their top backup, but O'Connell fractured his wrist in the Raiders' preseason finale, so the Raiders needed a backup for Geno Smith.
The Browns will now (unless a surprise arrives) appear to be ready to enter the season with rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders as the second and third string quarterbacks.
While I don't think either rookie is ready to play in the league currently, I don't have a problem with the team keeping both, considering the option of releasing one and keeping Pickett, who's proven to be mediocre at best.
The Btowns pick up a fifth-rounder for a player who may not have made the final roster, which is always a good trade, and I see no downside to this transaction.
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