Browns Defy NFL Norms, Aim to Keep Four Quarterbacks

The Cleveland Browns are exploring an unconventional approach to their quarterback depth chart for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. In a surprising revelation, Browns general manager Andrew Berry stated that he sees a path to keeping all four of the team's current quarterbacks - Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders - on the Week 1 roster.

This move would be highly unusual, as NFL teams typically carry only three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. However, the Browns find themselves in an unusual situation, with an undetermined depth chart and a quartet of QBs vying for playing time.

The decision to retain all four quarterbacks could be influenced by the perceived talent level of the two rookie passers, Gabriel and Sanders. The Browns may be hesitant to risk losing either player by attempting to place them on the practice squad, as another team could claim them. By keeping them on the active roster, the Browns can ensure they retain both promising young talents.

While this move may seem unorthodox, it could be a calculated gamble by the Browns, who may view the 2023 season as a transitional year. Keeping all four quarterbacks could allow the team to thoroughly evaluate their options and determine which players deserve to be part of the long-term plans in Cleveland.