Pickett has attempted 56 passes in camp, according to ESPN Cleveland (he's completed 42 of them), while Gabriel has thrown three times as many passes (160), and Sanders has nearly double (100) — plus Gabriel attempted 18 passes on 38 offensive snaps and Sanders attempted 23 passes on 47 offensive snaps in the preseason, per Pro Football Focus.

With two first-round picks in 2026, Cleveland likely needs to evaluate both rookie quarterbacks during the regular season despite limited practice opportunities.

The Cleveland Browns officially named veteran Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback for their 2025 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, but there are still three other signal-callers fighting for positioning as training camp nears its end.