Browns Trade Pickett, Gain Draft Capital

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Kenny Pickett has bounced around the NFL like a hot potato. The former first rounder got traded to the Cleveland Browns last offseason, then shipped to the Las Vegas Raiders in August for just a 20. 26th round pick. Now this offseason, he signed with the Carolina Panthers, but let's break down that Raiders deal. Pickett saw action in six games for Vegas in 2025, starting too. He hit 62% of his passes, but managed only 188 yards total, one touchdown, and two picks. Not this sparked the Raiders' hope for a quarterback. The Browns were stacked at the position after the 2025 draft, with too many arms and not enough spots. They flipped Pickett, a guy they were ready to cut for future draft capital. Fans and analysts are calling it a smart salary cap move. That fifth rounder from the Raiders landed at Pick number 141 overall for Cleveland.

1:00They haven't made their selection yet, but it's extra ammo for their roster build. In Lee-In, Cleveland comes out ahead on this one, turning a roster headache into a draft asset, while Pickett hunts for his next shot down south.