The Las Vegas Raiders acquired quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Cleveland Browns in a trade Monday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Browns are receiving a 2026 fifth-round pick in return, a source told ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi.

Pickett will back up starting quarterback Geno Smith . The transaction comes two days after Aidan O'Connell fractured his right wrist in the Raiders' preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals . O'Connell is expected to miss six to eight weeks and likely be placed on injured reserve.

Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Sunday that the team would explore all possibilities to find a quarterback. Even though the Raiders have rookie Cam Miller on the roster, Carroll wanted to bring in a player with experience.

"A guy that's had game experience is

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