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Stefanski Leaves Flacco’s Status Unsettled as Browns Eye Dillon Gabriel for London Start

The uncertainty follows a blowout in Detroit and league-worst early numbers for Joe Flacco as outside criticism and internal evaluation of rookies intensify.

Overview

  • Coach Kevin Stefanski declined to commit to Joe Flacco for Week 5, repeating that his focus is on fixing the offense and not one player.
  • Local reporting indicates a switch to rookie Dillon Gabriel appears likely for Sunday’s game against the Vikings in London.
  • Flacco’s struggles include a 34-10 loss to the Lions and eight turnovers through four games, with the league’s lowest passer rating so far.
  • Stefanski would not say who would back up if Gabriel starts, leaving Shedeur Sanders’ depth-chart status unresolved after he was inactive in Week 4.
  • Rex Ryan blasted Sanders as “an embarrassment” after the rookie said he is ready to play, and cameras showed Sanders looking dejected on the sideline.