Few situations exemplify this better than the strange case of Browns 2025 second-round pick Quinshon Judkins, who remains unsigned as the final roster deadline approaches. Even for a reporter with Mary Kay Cabot’s experience and connections, getting to the bottom of the situation has proven remarkably difficult.

The Browns have made several roster moves official on Sunday as rosters are reduced around the league. Cleveland announced the previously reported releases of quarterback Tyler Huntley and cornerback Tony Brown.

The Browns have traded quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

The Las Vegas Raiders have acquired quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Cleveland Browns in a trade, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Flacco began training camp as the presumed starter—a role he never relinquished—while many believed rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders were battling for one spot on Cleveland's 53-man roster.

Shedeur Sanders said he is confident he will make the Browns' 53-man roster despite struggling in Saturday's preseason game, adding that he eventually wants to "be a player to be able to change a franchise.