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Dillon Gabriel’s Clean Debut Puts Rookie in Browns’ Starting Role After London Loss

The move reflects a shift to protecting the ball after Joe Flacco’s turnover-filled start.

Overview

  • In his first NFL start, Gabriel went 19-for-33 for 190 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers in a 21-17 defeat to the Vikings in London, dropping Cleveland to 1-4.
  • Myles Garrett called the rookie composed and said he put the team in position to win following the late loss.
  • Ball security drove the switch from Joe Flacco, who was tied for the NFL lead with eight turnovers, including six interceptions, through four weeks.
  • FOX analyst Terry Bradshaw and Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard praised Gabriel’s poise and potential after the game.
  • Gabriel is expected to start at Pittsburgh in Week 6 with Flacco as the backup and Shedeur Sanders as the third quarterback.