Cleveland Browns Could Trade Two QBs Before Deadline, Shedeur & Dillon Under Scrutiny
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Cleveland Browns face a crowded QB room with Flacco, Pickett, Shedeur Sanders & Dillon Gabriel. Team may trade two before deadline – what it means for Shedeur's future.
Chaos Reigns at Browns: Two QBs Now Reportedly to Be Traded Before Deadline
Headline Overview
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback roster is overflowing. With veterans and rookies all vying for snaps, reports suggest that two quarterbacks—likely among Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel—could be traded before the November trade deadline.
QB Room Breakdown
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Joe Flacco returned on a one-year deal and may start, but could be on the move later. Kenny Pickett, acquired via trade, is seen as a trade possibility if he doesn’t win the job.
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The Browns drafted Dillon Gabriel (3rd round) and Shedeur Sanders (5th round) in April.
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Deshaun Watson, recovering from a second Achilles tear, remains sidelined into the 2025 season.
Why Two Might Be Traded
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Roster constraints: Beginning training camp, all four QBs are on the active roster. But under steadily shifting team strategy and cap considerations, Cleveland may trade two by early November.
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Asset value: Veteran QBs like Flacco and Pickett carry trade appeal. Young talent like Shedeur or Gabriel may also spark interest—Dolphins are reportedly eyeing Gabriel.
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Competition heat: With no clear starter, the roster crunch intensifies. Mary Kay Cabot confirms that all four QBs will make the roster initially, but this could change.
Implications for Shedeur Sanders & Dillon Gabriel
Shedeur Sanders
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The rookie wander down the board before being picked by Cleveland, and he’s under scrutiny after multiple speeding incidents.
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Despite controversy, analysts like Dan Orlovsky see him fitting nicely in Kevin Stefanski's offense.
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However, with veteran competition, Shedeur might "win a preseason nod" but still be a roster casualty .
Dillon Gabriel
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Viewed as a high-upside 3rd‑round pick, Gabriel has impressed in training camp .
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Still, trade rumors swirl, with Miami reportedly interested.
What’s at Stake
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If the Browns start the year with a veteran (likely Flacco or Pickett), Washington QB snaps for Shedeur/Gabriel could come later.
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Using trades to clear room makes sense—Flacco and Pickett could be moved, or if they keep veterans, one rookie might be cut or traded. Quarterback decisions will influence Cleveland’s 2026 draft strategy—especially if they pursue a high-profile QB like Arch Manning
What Fans Can Expect
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Training camp (July 18+) and preseason will reveal who stands out.
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Trade deadline on November 4th is the real pivot—expect at least one, possibly two QB trades.
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A fiercely competitive QB battle will shape the future: is it veteran experience or rookie upside?
Final Take
NFL Wires predicts the Browns will trade at least two quarterbacks as they whittle down to a final roster.
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Flacco/Pickett lean toward being traded unless one wins the job outright.
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Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel have genuine potential—but’ll need to prove they belong and survive the roster cut.
One thing’s certain: Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry, and Cleveland fans are watching closely as QB spots slip away—and futures hang in the balance.
