Browns QB Room Faces Shakeup and Rebuild

The Cleveland Browns are preparing for the 2025 season with a crowded quarterback room featuring veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, while Deshaun Watson remains sidelined by injury and has underperformed when healthy. Calls from former players and analysts are mounting for the team to move on from Watson as the presumed franchise cornerstone. The Browns selected Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round, amidst speculation his draft position was influenced by perceptions of his father, Deion Sanders, though coach Kevin Stefanski clarified Deion has no daily involvement with the team. Stefanski emphasized that all quarterbacks will compete for the starting job, with no guarantees on reps or roster spots. Analysts and reports suggest the Browns may prioritize younger talent, potentially moving on from Flacco or Pickett, with debate ongoing over whether Gabriel or Sanders will emerge as QB1. The Browns are seen as potentially entering a rebuild, with Sanders' development a key storyline.