Overview
- Gabriel starts Week 11 against the Ravens, with Sanders inactive for first-team reps and still awaiting his first regular-season snap.
- Stefanski reiterated that nothing has changed regarding Sanders’ routine, praising his post-practice work but offering no timetable for a promotion.
- Cleveland is 2–7 with one of the league’s least efficient passing attacks, and Gabriel ranks poorly in completion rate and off-target metrics, per PFF and ESPN.
- Reports describe growing frustration inside the building, including a leaked player text and claims from insider Brad Stainbrook that coaches are split and discussing a possible switch.
- Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr said Baltimore prepared for a scenario where Sanders could enter, as public attention also grew after Sanders mailed a signed jersey to a 7-year-old fan.