Browns QB Battle Intensifies Ahead of Training Camp

As the Cleveland Browns approach the 2025 training camp, a competitive battle for the starting quarterback role features veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett alongside rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. While speculation points to head coach Kevin Stefanski favoring Pickett, betting odds currently give Flacco the edge, and neither Sanders nor Gabriel are projected to start in Week 1. Shedeur Sanders, despite his strong college record, fell to the fifth round of the draft, possibly due to concerns over media attention associated with his father, Deion Sanders. NFL analysts and former players, including Joe Theismann and Browns legend Hanford Dixon, believe Sanders could secure the starter position by midseason if he continues to impress. Deion Sanders, now Colorado's coach, has acknowledged the difficulty of replacing his son and Travis Hunter, emphasizing team growth through increased depth. The Browns’ quarterback situation remains unsettled, with performances in training camp likely determining future decisions.