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Browns Turn to Dillon Gabriel in London as Shedeur Sanders Remains Emergency QB

The switch reflects Cleveland's development plan that holds Shedeur Sanders in the emergency role after four ineffective outings by Joe Flacco.

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Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) drops back to pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Dillon Gabriel will start against the Vikings in London with Joe Flacco as backup and Shedeur Sanders designated as the emergency quarterback.
  • Shedeur Sanders signaled support for Gabriel on Instagram with a one-word message, "#Dawgs," after drawing attention for a silent locker-room exchange with reporters.
  • Gabriel, a third-round pick who received more first-team reps in camp, has been QB2 since August, while fifth-rounder Sanders has dressed as the emergency option.
  • Flacco was removed as starter after four games in which he completed 58.1% of his passes for 815 yards with two touchdowns and six interceptions.
  • NFL Media reporting indicates the Browns want Sanders' eventual shot to come with a full week of first-team work and a game plan tailored to his strengths rather than stepping into Gabriel’s script.