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As Pickett's mobility advantage vanishes with injury setback, a rapidly shifting competition may have reached a tipping point.
The Browns' quarterback competition took a turn this weekend when Kenny Pickett injured his hamstring in practice.
It may also be worth noting that Flacco saw the same amount of reps as Sanders, while the team’s 94th overall draft pick, Dillon Gabriel, seemed to be the primary beneficiary of Pickett’s absence by picking up those few extra reps.
The Cleveland Browns brought in Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett this offseason. Apart from them, the addition of rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel in this year's draft established a four-way contest for the team's starting quarterback job. However, things took an unexpected turn for Pickett during camp.
There is still an ongoing discussion if Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders should start. ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum believes Sanders should be the starter.
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