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A few weeks ago, the only viable starting quarterback option on the Cleveland Browns’ roster was Kenny Pickett. Pickett joined the team via trade, with the Browns dealing away Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

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Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will privately work out for the Titans and the Browns, who hold the first and second overall picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 10

Trade: Eagles Trading QB Kenny Pickett For Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson

According to Ian Rapoport, the Browns are trading for Eagles QB Kenny Pickett. Cleveland is sending QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth-round pick this year in the deal. It’s the first of probably multiple moves at quarterback for the Browns this year as they look to add competition to the room. Pickett, 26, the Steelers used the No.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Browns Linked to QB Trade Proposal with Raiders

The Cleveland Browns need a quarterback. They're likely to get one in next month's NFL Draft if that's the direction they choose to go, which will make at least one of the current signal callers on the roster expendable.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / March 3

Cleveland Browns Linked to QB Trade With Raiders

The Cleveland Browns definitely need to do some shuffling under center heading into next season. Not only do they need to find their starting quarterback, but they also must find a legitimate backup, too.

Cleveland Browns News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 17

Could UCLA's Thompson-Robinson Find a New Role Under Browns OC Rees?

After starting in two of the final three games for the Cleveland Browns in their 2024 season, former UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson finished his year as the backup behind Bailey Zappe in a 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / January 6

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The Cleveland Browns may not have played on a traditional Sunday afternoon like most of the rest of the NFL did in Week 18, but that doesn't mean that there wasn't a reason for Browns fans to tune in to those games.

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Watch: Ravens strike early with Nate Wiggins pick-six

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The Baltimore Ravens entered Saturday's game against the Cleveland Browns only needing a win to clinch the AFC North. They did not waste much time in showing why they were such a decisive favorite.

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Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 4

Critics Slam Cleveland Browns QB in Latest Player Rankings

The Cleveland Browns have seen second-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson struggle mightily over the last couple of weeks. After making the move away from Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback and giving Thompson-Robinson the opportunity, things have not gone well for the young quarterback.

NFL News / Steelers Now / January 3

Steelers' Division Title Hopes Rest with Browns' Fourth-String QB

If the Pittsburgh Steelers want to win the AFC North in Week 18 on Saturday, they need some help first from the Cleveland Browns. Since the Steelers lost

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 31

Browns’ Dorian Thompson-Robinson could make wrong kind of history in Week 18

The Cleveland Browns suffered an embarrassing blowout to the Tyler Huntley-led Miami Dolphins in Week 17. It was the Browns’ fifth straight loss as the team fell to 3-13 on the season.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 30

Browns Urged to Cut Ties With Disappointing QB

The Cleveland Browns decided to give Dorian Thompson-Robinson a shot as the team's starting quarterback in Week 16, and through Week 17, it may be time to drop the experiment.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / December 28

What to expect from another Dorian Thompson-Robinson start in Week 17

To briefly answer the question posed in the headline of this piece, you shouldn't expect much from Dorian Thompson-Robinson's second start for the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson gives harsh reaction to his performance in Week 16 loss against Bengals

The Cleveland Browns once again changed quarterbacks in Week 16 and things did not go well with that change against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati won the game 24-6 and the Browns looked like the much lesser team all the way.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 22

Week 16 winners, losers: Taylor redemption; Daniels magic

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Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / December 22

Dorian Thompson-Robinson proves that the Browns' next QB isn't in Cleveland

It would have been nice to see Dorian Thompson-Robinson show promise in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL.

Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / December 18

Browns name Dorian Thompson-Robinson starting QB

The Cleveland Browns made it official Wednesday, naming Dorian Thompson-Robinson their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cleveland Browns News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Report: Browns making quarterback change for Week 16

The Cleveland Browns are making a quarterback change for Week 16. Cleveland will have Dorian Thompson-Robinson start in their game at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, according to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot.

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17

Report: Browns making a change at QB

It appears the Browns have seen enough of Jameis Winston.

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Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 17

Browns Starting QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Benching Jameis Winston

According to Brad Stainbrook, the Browns are making a change at quarterback and going with Dorian Thompson-Robinson this week against the Bengals, sending veteran Jameis Winston to the bench.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 12

Former UCLA Star Earns Big Endorsement for NFL Opportunity

Is former UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson closing in on a major NFL opportunity? Thompson-Robinson is currently serving as Jameis Winston's backup with the Cleveland Browns, and with the Browns out of playoff contention with just four games remaining during the regular season, it may be time to give the youngster a shot.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / December 10

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Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

HC updates Deshaun Watson's Achilles injury, Browns future

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When speaking to the media on Monday, head coach Kevin Stefanski noted Watson will undergo surgery this week to begin his rehab process.

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Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / October 20

Dorian Thompson-Robinson injury update: Browns QB avoids major problem

The Cleveland Browns have been struggling mightily with Deshaun Watson under center this season, but their offense managed to somehow get even more muddy and uneven during their loss to Joe Burrow and the rival Cincinnati Bengals in primetime.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 20

Report: Browns are shopping around this young quarterback

With Deshaun Watson holding down the starting quarterback job and Jameis Winston brought in as the Browns' new backup, second-year signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson is the odd man out.

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