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Browns Make Shedeur Sanders Decision After Dillon Gabriel’s Breakout
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Key Points:
- Dillon Gabriel impressed in the preseason finale for the Cleveland Browns, completing 12 of 15 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns, but his performance is not expected to affect Shedeur Sanders' status as the backup quarterback.
- Browns coach Todd Monken confirmed that Sanders remains the backup to starter Deshaun Watson, with Gabriel unlikely to move ahead on the depth chart despite his strong showing.
- The Browns face a difficult roster decision with four quarterbacks—Watson, Sanders, Gabriel, and rookie Taylen Green—competing for limited spots, as keeping all four would consume valuable roster space.
- Rookie Taylen Green also showed promise with his mobility and passing ability, adding complexity to the Browns' quarterback roster decisions.
- Gabriel, a third-round pick in 2025, could be retained as the third quarterback, traded, or waived, with final roster cuts due Sunday and his future with the team uncertain.
