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The Cleveland Browns are starting their second quarterback of the season, but the results are the same.
Dillon Gabriel was named the starter for Week 5 to replace Joe Flacco, who was sent to the Cincinnati Bengals. The third-round pick struggled in his four starts, completing less than 60 percent of his passes for 683 yards.
Gabriel’s most recent outing came in a 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots last weekend, and he now has the same number of starts that Flacco had when he was removed from the starting lineup.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks on during warmups before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. (Brian Fluharty/Imagn Images)
There’s another quarterback waiting in the wings in Cleveland, and that’s Shedeur Sanders, who has struggled since going from a possible top-five overall pick to barely becoming a top-five selection.
But the Browns are 2-6 and no bright future in sight, leading Cleveland radio host Ken Carman to go scorched earth and call Sanders, the Colorado alumnus, to start.
“You have four blowouts in an NFL season. It’s not even Halloween, we have four blowouts in an NFL season…It’s crazy!” » Carman said during his show on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 28, 2025. (David Reginek/Imagn Images)
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“I can’t believe I’m saying this – I think there are guys who really care in the locker room. It’s just that this can’t happen. Either the offense is inept or you’ve put yourself in a bad situation. Either way, you just have to move on. I won’t be able to do anything this season. I don’t know what’s going to happen this offseason. You know what? Just, I might as well have a chance to have a little fun though. [Sanders’] the back isn’t locked in and he doesn’t need a retroiotomy, just put him there, for Christ’s sake! Put him outside and let’s see! Give me a good push for a week and let’s see what he can do.”
After Gabriel was named the starter, it took head coach Kevin Stefanski a few more days to commit to Sanders as his backup, but he got the job.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) celebrates his touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
The Browns have a bye this week before returning to action against the Baltimore Ravens.
