When the Cleveland Browns made the move to trade for Kenny Pickett from the Philadelphia Eagles, it was just the first of multiple moves at the quarterback position. Cleveland was always going to add a veteran to the room to compete with Pickett for the job.

After winning 11 games and reaching the playoffs in 2023, the Browns collapsed in 2024, going 3-14 with Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe all starting games at quarterback.