Overview

• The team announced Wednesday that Dillon Gabriel will start against the Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking his first NFL start.
• Joe Flacco moves to the No. 2 role and Shedeur Sanders stays the third-string emergency quarterback, according to multiple reports.
• The change follows a 1-3 start and persistent offensive struggles, with Flacco completing 58.1% of his passes for 815 yards, two touchdowns and six interceptions.
• Gabriel, a third-round pick out of Oregon, has appeared briefly in two games and was drafted ahead of Sanders as the Browns sought a pro-ready option.
• Reports note Gabriel’s debut could be the first by an NFL quarterback to make his initial start overseas, as Cleveland prioritizes evaluation while retaining veteran depth.