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Browns Reject Pickett's Option, Shift Focus to New QBs

4/30/2025

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Browns Reject Pickett Option

The Cleveland Browns have decided against picking up the fifth-year option for quarterback Kenny Pickett, acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles. This move comes after the team drafted two promising quarterbacks, Dillion Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Now, as Pickett enters his fourth NFL season, he faces the challenge of proving his worth for a future contract.

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Seahawks Secure Cross

The Seattle Seahawks have made a groundbreaking move by exercising the fifth-year option for left tackle Charles Cross, securing him a $17.56 million salary for 2026. This milestone not only highlights Cross as the first Seahawk draft pick to receive this honor but also opens the door for potential long-term contract negotiations, solidifying his future with the team.

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Historical Context

The Cleveland Browns' decision to forgo Kenny Pickett's fifth-year option mirrors their historical quarterback instability. Since 1999, the Browns have cycled through 40 quarterbacks, highlighting a trend of uncertainty reminiscent of their struggles post-1996 when they faced a three-year hiatus from the NFL.

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Browns Reject Pickett Option

The Cleveland Browns have decided against picking up the fifth-year option for quarterback Kenny Pickett, acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles. This move comes after the team drafted two promising quarterbacks, Dillion Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Now, as Pickett enters his fourth NFL season, he faces the challenge of proving his worth for a future contract.

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