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Browns Stay With Dillon Gabriel as Attention Turns to Shedeur Sanders

Team observers expect a late-season look for the rookie.

Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 12, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 12, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • The 1-5 Browns will start rookie Dillon Gabriel in Week 7 against the Dolphins, extending his run after two losses in his first two starts.
  • Shedeur Sanders has been elevated to primary backup and remains one snap from his NFL debut after Cleveland benched and traded Joe Flacco to the Bengals.
  • Mary Kay Cabot reports the team plans to give Gabriel an on-ramp before likely evaluating Sanders in the second half, noting his added work on footwork, play-action and RPO concepts.
  • Opinions diverge on Sanders’ readiness, with The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd expressing skepticism and Pro Football Focus projecting Cleveland could draft a 2026 quarterback such as Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza if neither rookie claims the job.
  • Sanders drew extra attention off the field when Madden dropped his rating from 67 to 66, prompting his brief, puzzled response despite no regular-season snaps.