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Browns Keep Dillon Gabriel as Watson Practice Question and Zappe Presence Complicate Shedeur Sanders’ Path

Coach Kevin Stefanski says the team is not preparing Sanders to start after the bye.

Overview

  • Stefanski has indicated Cleveland will not switch from Dillon Gabriel before the Nov. 9 trip to the Jets.
  • Rookie Shedeur Sanders sat out Week 8 with back tightness and remains the No. 2 option when healthy.
  • Reporter Ashley Bastock raised the possibility that the Browns could open Deshaun Watson’s 21-day practice window after the bye.
  • Newsweek notes that activating Watson would trigger difficult roster and salary-cap decisions tied to his fully guaranteed contract.
  • Practice-squad veteran Bailey Zappe was active as the backup in Week 8 and previously started Cleveland’s season finale, offering a short-term alternative.