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Opinion: Watson’s four-year run in Cleveland has fizzled and the contract is a sunk cost; the Browns should pivot to a Sanders vs. Gabriel competition, with Watson behind and earning his way back if he proves capable, rather than forcing a Watson-centered camp.
Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel is now wearing No. 6 at practice, opening a path to win a spot on the 53-man roster after No. 6 becomes available due to Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah’s neck injury, with Jared Verse remaining in No. 8.
Jared Verse is set to wear No. 8 with the Browns after a trade, taking the number he wore with the Rams; Dillon Gabriel, who wore No. 8 last season, will change his jersey as the team navigates NFL number rules (0–19) and the fact that No. 14 is retired for Otto Graham, signaling a rare offseason roster-number shuffle as Verse arrives.
Cleveland Browns rookie Jared Verse showed up to practice wearing No. 8, the number officially assigned to Dillon Gabriel; with teams allowed to double up numbers during the 90-man calendar, Verse’s move highlights the informal nature of jersey numbers until an official transfer is finalized and Week 1 rosters take shape.
The Browns drafted Taylen Green in the sixth round and plan to keep four quarterbacks in the mix this offseason—Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Green—aiming for three on the active roster and a fourth on the practice squad, though waiver outcomes or other roster moves could alter the plan.
The Browns announced injury statuses for several players ahead of their Week 17 game against the Steelers, with Harold Fannin Jr. and Dillon Gabriel listed as questionable due to groin and shoulder injuries, respectively. Other players like Kamara, Sampson, Teller, Njoku, and Reid are also dealing with injuries, affecting their availability for the game.
The Cleveland Browns made a notable move by adding Shedeur Sanders to the injury report ahead of their Week 8 game against the Patriots, with Sanders potentially unavailable due to a back injury, leading to Bailey Zappe being elevated from the practice squad as a backup option. The game is crucial as the Patriots aim for their fifth consecutive win, while the Browns' quarterback situation remains uncertain.
Shedeur Sanders is not participating in first-team practice reps behind Dillon Gabriel, as the team prioritizes giving Gabriel more reps to prepare for games, reflecting his role as the starting quarterback after Joe Flacco.
Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski stated that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is not receiving starting reps in practice, unlike Dillon Gabriel, who is the starter. Sanders, a backup after the Browns traded Joe Flacco, still gets reps in various practice periods and post-practice sessions. Gabriel has led the team to a 1-2 record since becoming the starter.
The article discusses the potential impact of Dillon Gabriel as a quarterback for the Browns in their upcoming game against the Steelers, highlighting his previous performance against a strong Minnesota defense and exploring whether he can break the Steelers' trend of dominating rookie quarterbacks.
Dillon Gabriel will make his second NFL start against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, a team with a strong record against rookie quarterbacks under coach Mike Tomlin, who has a 27-6 overall record against first-year QBs, making Gabriel's challenge particularly tough.
Rookie Shedeur Sanders will serve as the backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in their upcoming game against the Steelers, after initially being the No. 4 quarterback and now stepping into a backup role following team roster changes.
Shedeur Sanders has been named the backup quarterback behind Dillon Gabriel for the Cleveland Browns' upcoming game against the Steelers, making him one play away from potentially seeing live action in Pittsburgh.
The article discusses the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation, focusing on rookie Dillon Gabriel's recent performance and the rising hype around Shedeur Sanders, highlighting the ongoing quarterback debates and player evaluations.
Dillon Gabriel's NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns in a loss to the Vikings showed promise, suggesting he could bring stability to the team's quarterback position in the future.