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The Browns QB situation just got weirder with Kenny Pickett’s arrival

Will Cleveland take a quarterback with the second pick in the draft?

By Matt Reed

Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (7) walks off the field after being injured against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (7) walks off the field after being injured against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Heading into the 2025 season, at least the Cleveland Browns know that star pass rusher Myles Garrett will remain with the team because there's not a lot else to be optimistic about at this very moment on the offensive side of the football.

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Last season's disappointing finish saw the Browns earn the number two pick in the NFL Draft, and while DeShaun Watson remains on the team the quarterback position remains a massive concern for Kevin Stefanski's team.

After trading for Philadelphia Eagles signal caller Kenny Pickett on Monday, that QB situation got even more murky because fans started to speculate about what the Browns plan to do in the draft next month.

It's very plausible that the Browns could have Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart on the board when their name comes up during the draft, but it's also just as likely that Cleveland recognizes they're not close to contending in the AFC North and instead opt to trade out of the pick or select another position of need.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) calls signals against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter
Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) calls signals against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images / Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

While quarterback will continue to be a position to watch, especially with free agent Jameis Winston available and other big names quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and others looming, it seems like the Browns could be in a spot where they simply ride it out another year and hope to acquire as many draft picks and young players as possible.

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