Overview

• During Cleveland’s preseason win over the Eagles, Dillon Gabriel quipped “there’s entertainers and there’s competitors” and later clarified that he was referring to media during a sideline interview.
• Commentary remains sharply divided, with Shannon Sharpe questioning Gabriel’s intent while sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala urged audiences not to take his quote out of context.
• Coach Kevin Stefanski indicated he will name his starting quarterback and finalize the backup order before the Browns’ final preseason game.
• Veteran Joe Flacco is widely viewed as the frontrunner to start Week 1, with Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders still vying for backup spots.
• Training camp injuries to Kenny Pickett and Shedeur Sanders have limited direct evaluation and could factor into Cleveland’s decision on whether to carry four quarterbacks on its roster.