Browns QB Pickett Returns Limited Practice After Hamstring Injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett returned to practice in a limited capacity after missing three straight sessions due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Pickett participated in individual drills but was held out of team drills as he continues to recover. Pickett's return adds complexity to the ongoing four-way quarterback competition involving Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders. Stefanski remains uncertain if Pickett will be ready for the Browns' upcoming joint practice with the Carolina Panthers or the preseason opener. The Browns face pressure to narrow down their starting quarterback choices ahead of the roster deadline, but Pickett's injury and gradual return have prolonged the competition. Meanwhile, Flacco has temporarily taken the lead in the quarterback hierarchy during Pickett's absence.