Cleveland Browns Minicamp Highlights QB Competition, Receiver Depth

As the Cleveland Browns head into training camp, the quarterback competition between Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, and Shedeur Sanders remains unresolved, with Pickett currently leading first-team reps and Flacco offering veteran experience despite limited practice time. The wide receiver group is also in flux: Jerry Jeudy has solidified himself as the No. 1 target after a standout season, while Cedric Tillman and Diontae Johnson are among those vying for key roles, with Johnson’s position uncertain given his non-guaranteed contract and recent team changes. Depth at receiver is further complicated by injuries, as David Bell’s return timetable is unclear, and Jamari Thrash and DeAndre Carter are pushing for roster spots. Beyond the Browns, Michigan State is set to start Aidan Chiles at quarterback with several inexperienced backups waiting in the wings, while Arizona State's Sam Leavitt is expected to lead a top-15 team but faces questions about his development and backup depth. Overall, both the Browns and these college programs are defined by uncertainty at quarterback and receiver, making their preseason developments critical to watch. The outcome of these positional battles will shape their respective seasons.