He just threw two touchdown passes for the Bucs. This is another intriguing possibility that isn’t going to happen.
He has a no-trade clause and wants to be a starter. This is another intriguing possibility that isn’t going to happen if McCarthy is healthy and holding the job.
The Browns chose Joe Flacco, one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play at Delaware, as their starter. (Former Viking Rich Gannon also starred for the Blue Hens.)
Cleveland has Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders competing for the backup job, and Pickett and Sanders are dealing with injuries. The Browns spent only a fifth-round pick on Sanders, who has been impressive when healthy.
The Browns also have two high draft picks in the 2026 first round, and might be bad enough to be in position to draft Arch Manning.
Might the Browns part with Pickett?