Browns have made it explicitly obvious who Week 1 starting quarterback will be

Jarrett Bailey

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The Cleveland Browns' quarterback controversy has been one of the most discussed topics of the NFL offseason. The Browns have four quarterbacks competing for the potential starting job, while the remaining three will hope to hold a spot on the depth chart. At least one will be sent away, but which one will earn the starting job? According to Jason Lloyd of The Athleticit's clear who the Browns will be starting.

“Kenny Pickett’s going to start the first game," Lloyd said on The Ken Carman Show. "I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t.”

Per ESPN Cleveland, Pickett had the second-most attempts in OTAs and training camp with 63, second to Dillon Gabriel who had 83. Pickett said when he was acquired that he felt he would have the chance to earn the starting job, and head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed faith in Pickett do be the guy for 2025.

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Jarrett Bailey

Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.