The Browns acquired quarterback Kenny Pickett in a deal with the Eagles on Monday and it set Browns social media — and NFL social media — ablaze. People couldn’t believe the Browns were acquiring the former Steelers first-round pick.

The Cleveland Browns have a new quarterback in former first round pick Kenny Pickett. In a surprising move, the Browns have landed former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Kenny Pickett, trading away Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-rounder to the Philadelphia Eagles per Ian Rapoport.

GRADING THE TRADE So, it was a very unusual first day of free agency for the Browns 2025 edition. No splashes, no rumors, and no excitement of what is next or an unexpected player signed right at noon.