Trade details: The Cleveland Browns traded Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick.
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Rare record: Pickett becomes just the second player in 30 years (along with Sam Howell) to be traded three or more times within his first four NFL seasons.
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Raiders’ need: Las Vegas moved for a QB only after Aidan O'Connell fractured his wrist, ruling him out for at least six weeks.
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Browns’ QB situation: Pickett fell out of Cleveland’s plans after a hamstring injury, with Joe Flacco named starter ahead of rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, plus veteran Tyler Huntley.
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Pickett’s background: Drafted 20th overall by the Steelers in 2022, he has struggled to find stability, now joining his fourth NFL team in three years.
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1. Raiders’ plan: Pickett will back up Geno Smith and is expected to quickly learn the Raiders’ offense to provide immediate cover.
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