The Cleveland Browns made headlines in the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting two quarterbacks: Dillon Gabriel from Oregon and Shedeur Sanders from Colorado, both chosen in the fifth round. This has brought their quarterback roster to five, including Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, and Kenny Pickett. The team's future stability may hinge on the impending QB competition, particularly between Gabriel and Sanders, indicating that a trade could be in the works for one of the current quarterbacks, likely Pickett, who is currently positioned as QB3.

After an underwhelming start with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a first-round pick in 2022, Pickett is viewed as an ideal candidate for a fresh start elsewhere. Given his draft pedigree and potential, teams in need of a quarterback could be eyeing a trade. Flacco's recent contract extension and Watson's established role as the starter add complexity to the Browns' QB dynamics, leading to speculation about who will step up as the opening-day starter.