Browns Face Four-Way QB Competition with Flacco, Pickett Leading

The Cleveland Browns face a competitive quarterback battle for the 2025 season involving veterans Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco, along with rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson and various analysts suggest that Pickett and Flacco currently have the edge due to their experience, with Pickett being favored to start initially. However, Shedeur Sanders, despite showing promise in practice, has faced recent legal issues with multiple speeding citations, which have negatively impacted his standing among Cleveland and Denver media and led to doubts about his future with the team. Former NFL wide receiver James Jones cautioned against starting Flacco, indicating that the younger quarterbacks, including Sanders and Pickett, might offer better long-term potential. Looking ahead, the Browns may seek a new franchise quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft if none of their current options solidify the role. Meanwhile, Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy's breakout performance last season is credited partly to effective quarterback play, highlighting the importance of the QB position to the team's offense.