The Cleveland Browns are making headlines as they plan to release quarterback Tyler Huntley, the only QB in training camp who had previously been voted to a Pro Bowl. According to ESPN, Huntley was considered a longshot to make the Browns’ 53-man roster this season, and the team has decided to move forward without him.
Huntley, a five-year NFL veteran, joined Browns’ training camp last month following an injury to Kenny Pickett. During his career, Huntley played four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, appearing in 20 games as a backup to Lamar Jackson. Notably, he was voted to the 2022 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen.
In 2024, Huntley spent the season with the Miami Dolphins, going 2-3 as a starter. Despite his experience and accolades, the Browns have chosen to focus on other options at the quarterback position.
Rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are expected to make the initial Cleveland roster, while veteran Joe Flacco, 40, was recently named the team’s starter by head coach Kevin Stefanski. This decision marks a significant shift in the Browns’ quarterback depth chart heading into the 2025 NFL season.
Huntley’s release is a reminder of how competitive NFL rosters can be, even for experienced players. While his time with the Browns was brief, his journey through the league—from Baltimore to Miami and now Cleveland—shows the resilience and determination required to compete at the highest level.
For fans and analysts, the move raises questions about the Browns’ strategy at quarterback and how Gabriel and Sanders will perform in their new roles. Only time will tell how this decision impacts Cleveland’s season, but one thing is clear: the team is committed to making bold choices to strengthen its roster.
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