Overview
- Dillon Gabriel was confirmed by head coach Kevin Stefanski as the Week 11 starter against the Ravens, with Cleveland entering the game at 2-7.
- Through five starts (seven games), Gabriel has completed about 59% of his passes for 869 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions, and his 5.0 yards per attempt ranks last among qualified quarterbacks.
- Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said Gabriel "grades out pretty high" on assignments and vision, while also conceding a fourth-and-1 pass call against the Jets was a mistake.
- ESPN reporting indicates the Browns planned a fairly long evaluation window for Gabriel after the Week 9 bye, and Stefanski declined to set any timeline for Sanders.
- The Ravens said they have prepared for the possibility that Sanders could enter the game, and multiple mock drafts project Cleveland could use its two 2026 first-round picks on a quarterback, which would add competition next year.