Overview

• Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett have led the Browns’ quarterback room in reps during OTAs, positioning them as frontrunners for the Week 1 start.
• Shedeur Sanders has drawn praise for pinpoint red-zone throws but remains fourth on the depth chart and is working with the second-team offense.
• Dillon Gabriel signed a four-year, $6.22 million rookie contract and is pushing for increased opportunities despite uneven practice showings.
• Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has pledged to keep the race open by distributing reps creatively through mandatory minicamp and training camp.
• With Deshaun Watson still recovering from an Achilles injury, Cleveland’s two 2026 first-round picks add urgency to accurately assessing its rookie quarterbacks.