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Browns Quarterback Battle Heats Up as Chubb Departs
28 Jun
Summary
- Four quarterbacks vying for Browns' starting job
- Rookie Quinshon Judkins unsigned, but practicing with team
- Browns need to replace star running back Nick Chubb

The Cleveland Browns are preparing for a quarterback battle this offseason, with four players competing for the starting job. The competition includes two veteran quarterbacks, Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, as well as two rookie draft picks, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
While the quarterbacks work to establish themselves, the Browns' running back room is also undergoing changes. After seven seasons in Cleveland, star running back Nick Chubb has departed the team. One of the potential replacements is former Ohio State Buckeyes running back and Browns' second-round pick, Quinshon Judkins.
Judkins has been participating in all of the Browns' offseason activities, but he has yet to sign a contract. This situation is not unique to Judkins, as other players around the league are also going through similar contract negotiations. Former NFL safety Tyvis Powell believes the delay is likely due to some language in the contract that Judkins wants cleared up, rather than a dispute over money.
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Regardless of the contract situation, the Browns are counting on Judkins to help fill the void left by Chubb's departure. Paired with Jerome Ford, Judkins could form a potent one-two punch in the Browns' running game, provided they can resolve the contract issue.