Cleveland Browns QB Predicted to Land With New Orleans Saints

Benjamin doesn't think Pickett has done anything to separate himself in training camp, and a hamstring injury certainly didn't help.

"Failing to separate from a 41-year-old Joe Flacco in practice was the first red flag. Or maybe we should've given more consideration to the fact he's on his third team in as many years," Benjamin wrote. "The former first-rounder may not be back on the field for a while. That might be too late for him. Stefanski could still opt to keep him as in-season emergency depth, but his chances of opening 2025 under center already feel very remote. He also lacks any immediate trade value given his position, though an eventual release might grant him another fresh start."

Benjamin then goes on to predict that Pickett will ultimately land with the New Orleans Saints, who have a bit of a compelling ongoing quarterback drama themselves.

Pickett spent the 2024 campaign with the Philadelphia Eagles, serving as Jalen Hurts' backup. In his first two years prior to that, the 27-year-old played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he struggled mightily. Over 25 appearances and starts in Pittsburgh, Pickett totaled 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Not exactly inspiring numbers.

To be fair, Pickett didn't have the most friendly circumstances with the Steelers, a team that has struggled offensively for quite some time. But it was also fairly obvious that Pickett himself was part of the problem during his time there.

Perhaps there is still time for Pickett to emerge as a legitimate quarterback option somewhere, but it probably won't be in Cleveland. And to be quite frank, it's hard to imagine any team giving him the opportunity to start this fall.