Overview
- Stefanski confirmed Gabriel will start against the Ravens and declined to speculate on when Shedeur Sanders might see the field.
- Gabriel is 1-4 as a starter with a completion rate around 59% and an NFL-low 5.0 yards per attempt, and he acknowledged his accuracy must improve.
- ESPN reporting says the Browns planned a fairly long runway to evaluate Gabriel, while local and national analysts question whether he is a viable long‑term option.
- Fans seized on the promotion of returner Kaden Davis, a preseason favorite of Sanders, as a possible sign for a change, though the team has not indicated any shift.
- Speculative 2026 mock drafts project Cleveland using high draft capital on a quarterback such as Dante Moore, signaling potential future competition beyond Gabriel and Sanders.