Raiders handle urgent QB need - Following Aidan O'Connell's injured wrist, the Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran quarterback Kenny Pickett to provide immediate depth behind starter Geno Smith.
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Finalized trade details: The Cleveland Browns agreed to transfer Pickett to Las Vegas in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round draft pick, providing the Raiders with a low-cost yet experienced alternative.
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Trade drama: Cooper's arrival follows Jakobi Meyers' unexpected trade request following the collapse of contract discussions with the Raiders, which caused a significant upheaval in the wide receiver unit.
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Cleveland's quarterback shuffle - Pickett's departure follows the Browns' crowded quarterback competition, which collapsed when Joe Flacco claimed the starting job, leaving youngsters Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, as well as veteran Tyler Huntley, as backups.
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Injury setback in Cleveland A preseason hamstring injury wrecked Pickett's prospects of competing, keeping him out of games while every other Browns quarterback played, securing his departure from Cleveland.
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Fresh start in Las Vegas - For Pickett, this trade marks another chance to restart his career. He now focuses on swiftly understanding the Raiders' playbook and showing himself as a dependable backup option in an offense remade around Geno Smith.
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