Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is entering his rookie season with the Cleveland Browns, and he is a part of a crowded quarterback room. One NFL insider believes veteran quarterback Joe Flacco will start the season for the Browns.

Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees emphasizes equal development opportunities for all four quarterbacks, including Flacco, Pickett, Sanders, and

Acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for backup quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth round pick, Pickett is entering his first season in Cleveland after spending his first three in the state of Pennsylvania. He was originally drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022.