Did Gabriel do sufficient to remain forward of Sanders in first begin?

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders might have to attend his flip for a bit longer. 

Earlier than Cleveland’s Week 5 recreation in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed rookie QB Dillon Gabriel could be changing Joe Flacco because the starter. The 40-year-old QB went 1-3 in 4 begins. Sanders, in the meantime, stays the crew’s QB3. 

In a narrative revealed Saturday, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Sanders remains to be anticipated to play later this season when the teaching workers feels he is prepared. Nonetheless, it is unlikely he’ll play quickly. Gabriel did sufficient to maintain Sanders on the bench in Sunday’s recreation in London. 

Dillon Gabriel appeared stable in his debut in opposition to Vikings

Gabriel — whom the Browns chosen with decide No. 94 within the 2025 NFL Draft — was one of many extra seasoned QBs within the class. He performed in 64 video games in six seasons at Central Florida, Oklahoma and Oregon.

The expertise gave him extra confidence than the standard rookie QB. Forward of his first begin, the 24-year-old stated he wasn’t nervous and was prepared. His composure benefited him in opposition to Minnesota. Within the 21-17 loss, Gabriel completed 19-of-33 passing for 190 yards and two touchdowns. He additionally posted an above-average 94.3 passer ranking.