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Dillon Gabriel Debuts as Browns Starter in London Loss to Vikings

Team officials say Shedeur Sanders will only play after a full week of first-team preparation with a tailored plan.

Overview

  • Rookie Dillon Gabriel went 19-of-33 for 190 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 21-17 defeat in London.
  • Head coach Kevin Stefanski set the depth chart with Gabriel starting, Joe Flacco as the backup, and Shedeur Sanders designated as the emergency third quarterback.
  • Flacco was benched after a 1-3 start in which he completed 58.1% of his passes for 815 yards with two touchdowns and six interceptions.
  • Ian Rapoport reports the Browns expect Sanders to play later this season, but only after a week of first-team reps and a game plan built for his strengths.
  • Sanders drew attention for a silent locker-room interview, then posted a one-word Instagram message tagging Gabriel to signal support.