The quarterback battle in Berea is settled. Dillon Gabriel, the 24-year-old rookie from Oklahoma, has claimed the Cleveland Browns’ backup job behind Joe Flacco. A third-round pick, he impressed in the 2025 preseason with 272 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 25-of-37 passing. With Kenny Pickett traded to the Raiders, the former Sooner seized the opening, leaving Shedeur Sanders in an unexpected spot on the depth chart.

Before the Browns officially named Dillon Gabriel their backup , Albert Breer had already hinted at the shift , noting the team had greater confidence in Gabriel’s readiness over Sanders. “ At this point, they would feel more comfortable putting Dillon Gabriel in a regular-season game than they would Shedeur Sanders.”

That means Shedeur Sanders will suit up

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