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Browns Weigh Sanders-for-Richardson Swap as Quarterback Race Intensifies

Veteran signal-callers Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett occupy the depth chart’s top two positions, fueling a potential trade for Anthony Richardson.

Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns answers questions from the media during a press conference prior to rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
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Overview

  • Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett lead Cleveland’s quarterback depth chart after OTAs relegated rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel to the back of the queue.
  • Cleveland is considering offering Sanders plus a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for former No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson.
  • Sanders has shown promise during OTAs and is viewed by some insiders as having a path to starter status, but analysts warn he may not receive enough reps to prove himself.
  • The Browns currently carry five quarterbacks on their roster—including the injured Deshaun Watson—and must trim the position group before training camp.
  • Analysts suggest that if Sanders fails to progress, the Browns could explore trading up in the 2026 draft to select Texas quarterback Cade Klubnik.