Overview

• Kenny Pickett has taken the early edge on first-team reps in OTAs and minicamp, positioning him as the leading Week 1 starter candidate.
• Joe Flacco’s familiarity with Kevin Stefanski’s offense keeps him firmly in contention and offers predictable veteran play under center.
• Deshaun Watson remains on the roster in a mentorship role with no expectation of game action while he rehabs his Achilles injury.
• Cleveland is reportedly exploring a trade to acquire Kirk Cousins from the Falcons, which could involve moving a rostered quarterback back to Atlanta.
• Rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders continue to develop behind the veterans, and Sanders faces reports of a potential roster cut to trim the QB room.