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A Cleveland Browns quarterback prediction from an NFL analyst would leave the door open for Shedeur Sanders to snag the starting role.
It’s unlikely, but certainly not out of the realm of possibility, that Browns third-round pick Dillon Gabriel could make a strong push for the starting job in training camp beginning July 23.
The Browns and all involved will be focused heavily on the quarterback battle, where veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett will compete with two rookies, third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel from Oregon,
The Cleveland Browns added four quarterbacks this offseason. There were two additions made prior to the 2025 NFL Draft, where Cleveland added two more. The hope is that the Browns found their next franchise quarterback but that is unknown as of now.
And to Moton's point, the Browns have two first-round picks in 2026 — their own plus the Jaguars' pick, both of which could be in the top 10 (Cleveland went 3-14 in 2024 and Jacksonville went 4-13) — and the 2026 QB class is loaded.
A QB like Pickett, who has a winning record in the NFL ( 15-10) and is entering the final year of his $14 million rookie contract probably gives Cleveland a better shot early on than rookies Dillon Gabriel (third round) or Shedeur Sanders (fifth round).
Cleveland brought in Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco as veteran options this offseason. This came before adding both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft. As of now, there are no signs of a starter being named with all four in the mix.
Last season, the Cleveland Browns were the second-worst team in the NFL-only ahead of the Tennessee Titans, who finished in last place. The Browns ended the year with a 3-14 record
A Cleveland Browns quarterback prediction from an NFL analyst would leave the door open for Shedeur Sanders to snag the starting role.
The Cleveland Browns surprised many by selecting former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, only two rounds
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