The Cleveland Browns wasted no time making moves after quarterback Kenny Pickett was ruled out with an injury. Just hours later, the team announced the signing of running back Toa Taua. While it wasn’t the expected QB replacement, the timing suggests the Browns are preparing for more than just a temporary setback. Taua, an undrafted talent with a bruising run style, could add needed depth as the team braces for changes across the offense.
We’ve signed RB Toa Taua
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) July 28, 2025
With Pickett sidelined, the pressure now shifts to rookie quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. Both are expected to receive meaningful snaps in practice, as reported by Brad Stainbrook. The pads came on in Berea, and so did the urgency. Kevin Stefanski must quickly retool his game plan with the QB depth chart suddenly reshuffled.
The injury opens a crucial window for Sanders, who’s been hyped as a long-term project, and Gabriel, a quick-read passer with a college pedigree. This could fast-track one of their developments. If either shows command, Stefanski may have a camp battle worth watching.
The Browns’ front office is being proactive. Though a running back was the first move, more changes could be coming. For now, the Browns’ preseason story has taken a sharp twist, and it’s only the first week of pads.
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