The Cleveland Browns (1-3) confirmed on Wednesday that they will start rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel over struggling veteran Joe Flacco for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings (2-2).

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler shared on Wednesday why the Browns felt now was the right time to make the move to Gabriel. They previously planned for the 2025 third-round draft pick to serve as a backup through most of the fall.

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"Mobility and decision-making are the primary reasons that the Browns named Gabriel the starter for Week 5 and sent Flacco to the bench," Fowler explained. "The Browns like how Gabriel operates (head coach) Kevin Stefanski's play-action-heavy offense. And they have had problems with the offensive line due to injuries. Gabriel

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