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Sanders will not be Gabriel's backup; rather, Joe Flacco will serve as QB2.

Kevin Stefanski Had Non-Answer About Using Shedeur Sanders at Backup QB

Brigid Kennedy

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Oct 1, 2025

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) takes the field for warm up ahead of the Detroit Lions game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski explains his decision to bench Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel

Steve Kubitza

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Oct 1, 2025

Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel will get his first NFL start on Sunday against the Vikings.

Browns' Kevin Stefanski Explains Why He Benched Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel

Kristen Wong

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Oct 1, 2025

Cleveland Browns, Shedeur Sanders

Why the Cleveland Browns named Joe Flacco backup QB ahead of Shedeur Sanders

Cade Cracas

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Oct 1, 2025

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Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Myles Garrett sidelined at practice with injury before Vikings matchup in London

Nick Pedone

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Oct 1, 2025

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) watches the other quarterbacks during NFL training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Dillon Gabriel has opportunity to put exclamation point on stellar Browns draft class

Nick Pedone

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Oct 1, 2025

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) shares a moment with wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) before an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sept. 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dillon Gabriel named Cleveland Browns starting QB; Joe Flacco benched

Jack O'Rourke

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Oct 1, 2025

Dillon Gabriel is the new man in Cleveland.

How Dillon Gabriel Taking Over for Joe Flacco Will Impact the Browns' Offense

Mike Kadlick

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Oct 1, 2025

The Packers have slipped up in recent weeks by losing to the Browns and tying the Cowboys.

We Deemed the Packers Super Bowl Contenders Too Soon

Gilberto Manzano

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Oct 1, 2025

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been named the team's starter, replacing Joe Flacco.

Browns Name Dillon Gabriel Starting Quarterback

Ryan Phillips

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Oct 1, 2025

Ben Roethlisberger thinks Steelers fans have nothing to worry about against the Browns.

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Oct 1, 2025

The Cleveland Browns' odds have moved with quarterback Dillon Gabriel reportedly in line to start this week.

Dillon Gabriel Reportedly Set to Start for Browns, Shifting Odds for Week 5 vs. Vikings

Peter Dewey

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Oct 1, 2025

Eagles WR A.J. Brown, Giants backup QB Russell Wilson and Saints RB Alvin Kamara could be three potential trade targets.

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Oct 1, 2025

Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Shedeur Sanders would be starting for the Ravens this week, instead he remains QB3

Nick Pedone

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Sep 30, 2025

Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) drops back to pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

What Dillon Gabriel Starting would mean for Cleveland Browns offense

Paul Keren

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Sep 30, 2025

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is checked on by medical staff after an injury during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Why Dillon Gabriel starting could pave the way for Deshaun Watson's return to the Browns

Dominic Pagura

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Sep 30, 2025

Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Cleveland Browns release third-year cornerback after roster shakeup

Ty Kohler

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Sep 30, 2025

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