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Pickett, Gabriel Emerge as Frontrunners in Browns’ QB Competition

Coaching insiders’ early depth chart moves have fueled skepticism over the rookie’s starting prospects after his speeding citations.

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Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
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Jerry Jeudy #3 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

Overview

  • Shedeur Sanders led all Browns quarterbacks in OTAs and mandatory minicamp with a 77.4% completion rate and nine touchdown passes.
  • Former cornerback Hanford Dixon predicted Sanders could become the team’s starter by midseason, citing his accuracy and locker room rapport.
  • Insider reports indicate head coach Kevin Stefanski and the front office favored Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel in their offseason quarterback acquisitions.
  • Analysts T. J. Houshmandzadeh and Skip Bayless have questioned Sanders’ limited reps and raised concerns about his decision-making following two speeding citations.
  • By keeping four quarterbacks on the roster, Cleveland aims to evaluate depth and preserve trade leverage as training camp approaches.