The preseason performances of Aidan O'Connell and Cam Miller made it abundantly clear that the Las Vegas Raiders needed a better backup quarterback behind Geno Smith. With roster cutdowns looming, there were several set to be available on the waiver wire and in free agency.
However, despite being linked to players like Kyle Trask, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Snoop Huntley, the team decided to make a trade for the Cleveland Browns' Kenny Pickett. Pickett was in line to be the Browns' starter in 2025 before a hamstring injury kept him out of the entire preseason.
Pickett is a high-end backup for Las Vegas, and he will immediately assume the No.