US EditionCoach Stefanski Names No. 2 Quarterback Behind Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco leads as starter with Dillon Gabriel backing him after outperforming Shedeur Sanders in preseason; Browns finalized depth chart following Pickett trade.
- On Tuesday, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski named Dillon Gabriel rookie quarterback as Joe Flacco starting quarterback's backup and Shedeur Sanders rookie quarterback and fifth-round pick as third-string for Week 1.
- Gabriel's draft position and preseason play explain the decision, with coach Kevin Stefanski saying, `Everything the guys did in the games was important... is certainly somebody that we think is getting better and better`.
- In preseason play, Dillon Gabriel demonstrated consistency completing 25 of 37 passes for 272 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Shedeur Sanders showed volatility with a strong start but later a 50% completion rate and five sacks.
- With Flacco the established starter, Gabriel could see NFL playing time this season at 40 years old, while Sanders can only move up if Flacco is injured or Gabriel performs poorly; Sanders remains on the 53-man roster as third-string quarterback.
- Kickoff for September 7's Browns-Bengals game is at 1 pm on Fox, with Deshaun Watson on the PUP list and Cleveland possibly adding Tyler Huntley via the practice squad.
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Coach Stefanski names No. 2 quarterback behind Joe Flacco
BEREA, Ohio (WJW) -- It was a big day for the Cleveland Browns, paring down their roster to just 53 players. Head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke to the media on Tuesday, explaining that the decision to cut some and keep others is always difficult. 2025 Guide: Prepare for the Cleveland Browns season ahead But prior to 4 p.m., the team announced its final roster, naming just three quarterbacks: Joe Flacco, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. Th…
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