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Stefanski Noncommittal on Joe Flacco, Browns Lean Toward Dillon Gabriel in Week 5

The potential change tracks with a broader plan to assess rookie quarterbacks to guide 2026 draft choices.

There is no evidence Sanders has missed practice or is not preparing. Ryan’s comments appeared personal and lacked basis.
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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel of the Cleveland Browns walks on the field before the NFL preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • Following a 34-10 loss to the Lions, Kevin Stefanski refused to confirm Joe Flacco as the London starter against the Vikings, saying his focus is on improving the offense.
  • Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot and other reporters say a switch to rookie Dillon Gabriel appears likely, though the final depth chart has not been announced.
  • Flacco ranks last in the NFL with a 60.3 passer rating and has eight turnovers in four games, as Cleveland averages roughly 14 points per game.
  • Stefanski declined to say if Shedeur Sanders would be the No. 2 behind Gabriel; Sanders has been the emergency QB and was shown dejected when Gabriel replaced Flacco late.
  • Sanders recently declared he is ready to play, prompting sharp criticism from ESPN’s Rex Ryan, as ownership prioritizes in-season evaluations of the rookie passers.