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Browns Turn to Rookie Dillon Gabriel, Who Delivers Solid London Debut in Last-Second Loss

Kevin Stefanski called the rookie’s operation solid, reinforcing Cleveland’s evaluation plan that leaves Shedeur Sanders in an emergency role for now.

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Overview

  • Dillon Gabriel replaced Joe Flacco and went 19-of-33 for 190 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 21-17 defeat to the Vikings in London.
  • Carson Wentz hit Jordan Addison for a 12-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left, handing Cleveland the loss in Gabriel’s first NFL start.
  • Stefanski said Gabriel "operated well" and confirmed Flacco as the backup with Sanders designated as the emergency quarterback.
  • Sanders posted a one-word show of support for Gabriel (“#Dawgs”) after drawing attention for a mimed media session that team officials told Ian Rapoport was "lost in translation."
  • Cleveland fell to 1-4 and extended its 0-17 mark in first starts by QBs since 1999, while rookie RB Quinshon Judkins ran for 110 yards as analysts and reports suggest Gabriel earned more starts and Sanders will be used when a tailored plan is in place.