Most teams don't go into the regular season with four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, and the Browns aren't likely to do it, either. After the pecking order is determined, with a starter, backup and emergency quarterback decided, the fourth guy in line could be subject to trade rather than just being released.

Browns linebacker Devin Bush Jr. had his preliminary hearing on simple assault and harassment charges postponed until June 3.

More than likely, Watson has seen his last playing time for the Browns, barring a shocking change of mind. Pickett seems to be the front-runner to be the Week 1 starter. Flacco is an intriguing veteran option, but he offers no long-term outlook.

The Cleveland Browns attempted to solve their long quarterback problem this offseason, signing veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett and drafting rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.

The Browns quarterback battle pits youth against experience and big-armed signal-callers against safer options.

As OTA sessions near, how will Cleveland approach its quarterback battle that includes two veterans and two rookies?

The Cleveland Browns are not certain they will have Deshaun Watson at any point for the 2025 season but he making the necessary progressions to get back on the field as he is now out of a boot and throwing to receivers.

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