Overview

• Joe Flacco, already named Cleveland’s Week 1 starter, is slated to play in the preseason finale.
• Head coach Kevin Stefanski said rookie Dillon Gabriel will serve as the immediate backup for the game.
• Shedeur Sanders is expected to play after an oblique issue and will operate as the third quarterback, per reporting.
• Newsweek and The Sporting News cite ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi in detailing the Browns’ planned quarterback roles for the finale.
• Recent preseason outings included Sanders going 14-of-23 for 138 yards and two touchdowns and Gabriel posting 13-of-18 for 143 yards.