Overview

• Pickett is expected to serve as the Raiders’ No. 2 quarterback behind Geno Smith after Aidan O’Connell was ruled out an estimated six to eight weeks with a fractured wrist.
• Cleveland’s depth chart now features Joe Flacco as the Week 1 starter with rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders as his backups.
• Pickett did not play in the preseason after a July 26 hamstring injury, though coach Kevin Stefanski said he expected him to be available for Week 1.
• The move effectively recoups a fifth-round pick for Cleveland after it sent a fifth and Dorian Thompson-Robinson to Philadelphia to acquire Pickett in March.
• This marks Pickett’s third trade in under 18 months, and local commentary has speculated the Browns could re-sign Tyler Huntley as a veteran QB3.