Browns Trade for QB Kenny Pickett in Deal With Eagles

Cleveland acquires the former first-round pick as uncertainty surrounds Deshaun Watson's future.

The Cleveland Browns traded for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett, sending Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick in return.
Pickett, a 2022 first-round pick by the Steelers, spent last season as Jalen Hurts' backup with the Super Bowl champion Eagles.
Deshaun Watson's Achilles injury and uncertain recovery timeline leave the Browns' quarterback situation unsettled heading into the 2025 season.
The Browns are expected to select a quarterback with their No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, with prospects like Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward in consideration.
Thompson-Robinson, who struggled during his time in Cleveland, will now compete to back up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.