CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett took questions from reporters on Thursday with regard to his hamstring injury, returning to play his former team, Shedeur Sanders’ oblique injury, and more. Below is the transcript as provided by the Browns media relations department:

Kenny Pickett has not been a full participant at practice in weeks, but the Browns quarterback is getting closer to recovery from a hamstring injury that he has been battling.

Kenny Pickett soaked in all the memories he could. Returning to the NovaCare Complex had Pickett relive plenty of memories from his time in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. Even if it was only for one season,

The injured quarterback's frustration was evident as he discussed missing critical practice reps, while coaches have told him his running ability — his key differentiator against Joe Flacco — must be shelved.

The Cleveland Browns quarterback competition, featuring rookie Shedeur Sanders, remains one of the biggest storylines in the NFL. The former Colorado Buffaloes

Pickett is continuing his recovery from the lingering hamstring injury that sidelined him for Cleveland's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 8.

How many quarterbacks will the Cleveland Browns keep on their roster this season? Who will coach Kevin Stefanski name as

K enny Pickett stood out as the probable pick for the Browns' starting quarterback role. Then, a few weeks ago, he suffered a hamstring injury that has kept him limited during practices. He didn't compete in last Thursday's preseason game.

After the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson in March 2024, Pickett requested a trade from Pittsburgh. The Steelers fulfilled that request days later, sending the former first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles traded Pickett to the Browns in March 2025.