RAIDERS PICK UP PICKETT
The Las Vegas Raiders acquired quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Cleveland Browns for a fifth-round draft pick in 2026.
What does it give the Las Vegas Raiders
The injury to Aidan O'Connell necessitated this move for Pickett, who will back up veteran Geno Smith until O'Connell can return–if he can return.
What does it give the Cleveland Browns
The Browns had too many quarterbacks, so trading Pickett makes sense here. Rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders will back up vet Joe Flacco.
Fantasy impact
Pickett had a chance to win a starting gig in Cleveland but was felled by a training camp injury. Now, he is back to being a backup, which is likely to become his career path. At best, draft Pickett as a handcuff to Smith.
