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Shedeur Sanders Excels in Browns OTAs, Pickett Takes Early Lead in QB Competition

The team must evaluate performances over OTAs before making roster cuts through training camp.

Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns throws a ball during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Overview

  • On May 28, Sanders completed 7 of 9 passes with three touchdowns, posting the highest completion rate among the four competing quarterbacks.
  • Kenny Pickett has been getting first-team reps and is widely regarded as the early favorite to open the season as Cleveland’s starting QB.
  • Joe Flacco split reps with Pickett and says he’s focused on playing at a high level and leading by example rather than formally mentoring younger signal-callers.
  • Deshaun Watson remains sidelined in his recovery from a torn Achilles and did not participate in OTAs, leaving the four-way battle without him.
  • With only three active roster spots available, the Browns will need to trade or release one quarterback before finalizing their depth chart.