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Browns Poised to Turn to Rookie Dillon Gabriel as Joe Flacco’s Status Wavers

Stefanski declined to back Flacco after a turnover-heavy loss, signaling a pivot to jump-start an offense averaging about 14 points per game.

There is no evidence Sanders has missed practice or is not preparing. Ryan’s comments appeared personal and lacked basis.
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Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on against the Green Bay Packers at Huntington Bank Field on September 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Overview

  • Local insiders, including Tony Rizzo and Mary Kay Cabot, report Gabriel is expected to start in London against the Vikings in Week 5, though the team has not announced a change.
  • Flacco has thrown six interceptions with two lost fumbles through four games and owns the NFL’s lowest passer rating, contributing to Cleveland’s minus-6 turnover differential.
  • Gabriel, a third-round pick who won the QB2 job in camp, has taken late-game snaps twice and is 3-for-4 with a touchdown in limited duty.
  • Shedeur Sanders remains the inactive emergency quarterback, drew on-air criticism from Rex Ryan after saying he’s ready to outplay some NFL starters, and was not identified by Stefanski as the likely No. 2 if Gabriel starts.
  • Deshaun Watson’s 21-day practice window is eligible to open this week as he rehabs a re-torn Achilles, offering a potential later-season option depending on health and team decisions.