Browns Bench Joe Flacco, Name Rookie Dillon Gabriel as Starter
TL;DR
Joe Flacco was unexpectedly benched by the Cleveland Browns in favor of rookie Dillon Gabriel after a 1-3 start, with Flacco expressing surprise but accepting his new role as backup. Gabriel, a third-round pick, will start in Week 5, while Flacco, with previous NFL experience including a Super Bowl win, remains supportive and ready to help the team.
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- Browns ‘other’ rookie quarterback, plus early All-Rookie team & Ravens’ injuries The New York Times
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