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Browns Keep Four-QB Competition Open as Watson Remains Sidelined

Stefanski’s deliberate evaluation in OTAs underscores the team’s cautious stance after Watson’s Achilles setback.

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Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns reacts during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry walks the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • The Browns have not named a Week One starter and are evaluating Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel through OTAs and minicamp.
  • General manager Andrew Berry said Cleveland will consider keeping all four quarterbacks on its 53-man roster if they demonstrate sufficient performance.
  • Coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized that true depth-chart decisions will await the start of training camp in late July.
  • Deshaun Watson is expected to miss the entire 2025 season after re-rupturing his Achilles tendon in January.
  • Cleveland remains open to trading one of its quarterbacks only if a compelling offer emerges that outweighs the value of retaining all four.