Kenny Pickett Injured, Browns QB Battle Shifts

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett suffered a hamstring injury near the end of Saturday's practice and will be re-evaluated later this week, casting doubt on his participation in upcoming training camp sessions. Pickett had been splitting first-team reps with Joe Flacco and was a frontrunner in the team's four-way quarterback competition. He is expected to miss at least a few practices, potentially affecting his chances to secure the starting job. With Pickett sidelined, Flacco, along with rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, will have additional opportunities to impress coaches. Pickett's absence follows a strong stretch of practices, including standout red zone performances. The competition remains open with training camp ongoing and the preseason opener set for August 8.