NFL Trade News: Cleveland Browns Send Kenny Pickett to Raiders After Shedeur's Preseason Drama

The Cleveland Browns have opted to transfer quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders. This decision comes quickly after Shedeur Sanders stirred up excitement during preseason, generating significant buzz among fans online. Major quarterback exchanges are rare, yet the Browns evidently have a strategic vision. The Raiders are set to benefit from Pickett’s established skills as he joins their ranks. Recently, Cleveland traded Pickett for a fifth-round selection, as reported by Adam Schefter. Pickett is anticipated to serve as a backup to Geno Smith, particularly since Aidan O’Connell is sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a wrist injury. The Browns initially acquired Pickett from the Philadelphia Eagles in March, trading him for Dorian Thompson-Robinson. The 27-year-old, a Super Bowl champion as an Eagles backup, lost the starting role to veteran Joe Flacco. With Tyler Huntley’s recent release, Sanders and Dillon Gabriel will now support Flacco. Stay tuned to BSO for the latest developments this NFL offseason!