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Rapoport: QB Kenny Pickett Traded To Raiders

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The Las Vegas Raiders quickly filled the quarterback-sized hole in its roster left by Aidan O’Connell’s wrist injury. The team is trading for former Pittsburgh Steelers and current Cleveland Browns QB Kenny Pickett, per Ian Rapoport and multiple other reporters.

Las Vegas is sending a 2026 fifth-round pick to Cleveland.

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QB trade: The #Raiders are trading for #Browns QB Kenny Pickett, sources tell The Insiders, filling a key void before the season. It’s a 2026 5th rounder going back.

With Aidan O’Connell’s injury, Pickett, with plenty of experience, becomes the backup to Geno Smith.