Who will be the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback in 2025? Chances are, it won’t be Deshaun Watson, with the former Pro Bowler suffering a re-torn Achilles tendon and undergoing a second surgery that could keep him out for the entire season.

The Browns have since begun overhauling their quarterback room, trading Dorian Thompson-Robinson in exchange for Kenny Pickett. More recently, the Browns signed Joe Flacco, giving them a highly-experienced, big-armed QB with a Super Bowl ring.

However, the Browns still need to fill out their QB depth chart with another arm, and it’s possible they’re still searching for their starter.

Cleveland Browns keeping tabs on Kirk Cousins trade

The Cleveland Browns boast the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but most analysts expect them to focus their attention elsewhere. While the Browns could certainly still target a quarterback, possibly even in the first round, they could add another highly-capable veteran too.