As had been expected, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Wednesday that he was benching quarterback Joe Flacco and starting rookie Dillon Gabriel for this coming Sunday's game between the 1-3 Browns and 2-2 Minnesota Vikings.

Later in the day, Flacco indicated he's embracing his role as Gabriel's primary backup.

Joe Flacco sounds ready to help Dillon Gabriel serve as starter

"I think the best way to help him is continue to come to work with a good mindset every day and provide that positive energy and see what he needs on his end," per Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. "Listen, he’s into it, man. He’s ready to go. I’m sure he’s super excited about this opportunity. You can tell he takes it seriously just by the way he studies and his intent in the meeting roo

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