Overview

• Kevin Stefanski set the depth chart with Joe Flacco as starter, Dillon Gabriel as the No. 2, and Shedeur Sanders dressing on game days as the emergency third quarterback.
• Gabriel secured the backup job after a steadier preseason as the Browns traded Kenny Pickett to the Raiders and brought back Bailey Zappe on the practice squad for insurance.
• Sanders’ preseason showed early promise before a rough finale against the Rams, where he went 3-of-6 for 14 yards and took five sacks before being replaced for the last drive.
• Stefanski rejected claims of sabotage and stressed a long-term development plan for Sanders, while Hall of Famer Joe Thomas said the rookie has upside but needs significant refinement.
• Public pressure continues, with Travis Kelce urging Cleveland to start Sanders as other voices question his usage and Jason Kelce counters that the team is prioritizing winning.