Overview

• Head coach Kevin Stefanski set the Week 5 depth chart with Gabriel starting against the Vikings in London, Flacco as QB2 and Sanders inactive as the emergency quarterback.
• Sanders’ silent locker-room responses went viral and drew media criticism, while Gabriel declined to engage and emphasized a team-first approach.
• NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the Browns like Sanders’ traits but do not view him as ready now, adding he probably gets evaluated later this season.
• Myles Garrett praised Gabriel’s command and poise in practice, saying the rookie “looks like he’s been doing it for years.”
• The switch followed a 1-3 start and Flacco’s league-worst efficiency metrics, with context that Sanders had a mixed preseason and Cleveland preferred veteran support behind a rookie starter.