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Diontae Johnson Backs Pickett for Starting QB Role

6/26/2025

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Summary

Johnson Backs Pickett

Diontae Johnson, the Cleveland Browns' wide receiver, confidently predicts that Kenny Pickett will take the helm as the starting quarterback this season. Johnson praised Pickett's impressive first-team performances and hinted at Joe Flacco's potential impact. As training camp approaches, the battle for the quarterback position intensifies, promising an exciting showdown.

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Lawmakers Fund Stadium

Ohio lawmakers are set to invest $600 million in unclaimed funds to build a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park, with repayment planned over 16 years via tax revenues. In the midst of this, Diontae Johnson shares his thoughts on Kenny Pickett potentially stepping up as the starting quarterback, highlighting the ups and downs of his NFL journey.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland Browns' relocation to Baltimore in 1995, led by owner Art Modell, sparked significant public backlash and legal action, resulting in the 1996 agreement that preserved the team's history in Cleveland. This controversy prompted the Modell Law to prevent future relocations without community consent. The proposed 2029 move to Brook Park, backed by a $600 million budget, revives concerns over taxpayer funding and local support.

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Johnson Backs Pickett

Diontae Johnson, the Cleveland Browns' wide receiver, confidently predicts that Kenny Pickett will take the helm as the starting quarterback this season. Johnson praised Pickett's impressive first-team performances and hinted at Joe Flacco's potential impact. As training camp approaches, the battle for the quarterback position intensifies, promising an exciting showdown.

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