The Kenny Pickett trade is finalized

TL;DR

Kenny Pickett has been traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Las Vegas Raiders, with the Browns receiving a 2026 fifth-round pick in return. Pickett started two games for the Raiders in 2025, completing 62% of his passes.

Key points

Kenny Pickett traded from Cleveland Browns to Las Vegas Raiders
Browns received a 2026 fifth-round pick in the trade
Pickett started two games for the Raiders in 2025

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BEREA, OHIO - JULY 26: Quarterback Kenny Pickett #8 of the Cleveland Browns passes during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 26, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Oft-traded former first-round pick Kenny Pickett signed with the Carolina Panthers this offseason, but last offseason, he spent with the Cleveland Browns after being traded here. Fast forward to August, and he was shipped to the Las Vegas Raiders. How did the Raiders do in the deal? Let’s dive in.

Original compensation for the Kenny Pickett trade

Las Vegas Raiders receive: Kenny Pickett
Cleveland Browns: 2026 fifth-round pick

Who did the Browns take with the pick from the Kenny Pickett trade?

The fifth-round pick ended up being 141 overall. We will update when they pick.

How did Kenny Pickett play for the Raiders in 2025?

Kenny Pickett started two games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, playing in six total. He completed 62% of his passes but only threw for 188 combined yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.

Did the Browns win the Kenny Pickett trade?

The Browns had a glut of quarterbacks after the 2025 NFL Draft, and they needed to trade someone. Getting a firth-rounder for a guy they were going to cut is a win. cleveland wins this trade.

Q&A

What did the Cleveland Browns receive in the Kenny Pickett trade?

The Cleveland Browns received a 2026 fifth-round pick in exchange for Kenny Pickett.

How did Kenny Pickett perform with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025?

Kenny Pickett started two games for the Raiders in 2025, completing 62% of his passes for 188 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.

Did the Browns benefit from trading Kenny Pickett?

Yes, the Browns benefited by acquiring a fifth-round pick for a player they were planning to cut, making it a favorable trade for them.