Overview
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski reaffirmed Gabriel will start against Baltimore and declined to speculate on a timeline for giving Sanders snaps.
- In five starts and seven games, Gabriel has completed about 59% for 869 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions, averaging an NFL-low 5.0 yards per attempt as the Browns sit 2-7.
- Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said Gabriel "grades out pretty high" on assignments and reads, echoing reporting that the team planned a post-bye "long runway" to evaluate him.
- Fans read the promotion of wide receiver/returner Kaden Davis — who connected with Sanders for two preseason touchdowns — as a hint at a possible change, though that remains speculative.
- National coverage and mock drafts suggest Cleveland could pursue a 2026 quarterback regardless of how Gabriel finishes or whether Sanders plays, with prospects such as Dante Moore mentioned.