The battle for the Cleveland Browns’ substitute quarterback assignment turned into a soap opera involving two young draft picks from the team.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter Report Monday, August 18Brown will name veteran quarterback Joe Flacco As the team’s regular season opener on September 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
During running, it is Flacco’s week 1 backup quarterback Kenny PickettHe traded to the Browns in March and 2025 NFL draft picks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
After Gabriel, 24, made his preseason debut against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, August 16, he was asked about the conversation surrounding the team’s quarterback room.
“There are artists and competitors,” Dillon Interviews in the game Exercise with CBS. “I totally understand. My job is competition, and that’s what I focus on doing.”
Some suggestions Gabriel’s comments were taken by Sanders, 23, 23, son of Sanders. Deion Sanders His famous last name and flashy role have caused some critics to question whether he is more stylish than the substance.
After Saturday’s game, Gabriel tried to clarify his comments, saying he called media members “artists.”
Philadelphia, Pa. – August 16: Dillon Gabriel of Cleveland Browns in 2025 NFL preseason 2025 between Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the NFL preseason in Lincoln Finance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 16, 2025.
Elsa/Getty Images“You have a job to do, I respect that,” Dilong Tell the rally reporter At the post-match press conference. “I’m a competitor. So I have a job to do, too. Just know that’s my life and I’ve said it many times. It’s definitely not a new quote.”
Gabriel added: “I’m all our team, each other…the artists are you. The competitors, that’s me and all my teammates. We both have jobs, that’s it.
Although Gabriel tried to clarify the offer, it was apparently causing damage.
Philadelphia, Pa. – August 16: The Shedeur Sanders of Cleveland Browns are welcomed by a member of the Philadelphia Eagles after an NFL preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Filadelphia Eagles in the Lincoln Financial field on August 16, 2025.
Elsa/Getty ImagesStephen A. Smith Resolved the dispute On ESPN first On Monday, August 18, the audience was told that he “believed” that Gabriel’s comments were indeed about the media, while also ridiculing his actions.
“Dillon Gabriel is stupid,” said Smith, 57. “A very stupid comment. First of all, let me tell you something now. In all walks of life, far beyond the parameters of the football field, people are competing. We compete on TV. You compete on TV. You compete on TV. You compete on radio show. You compete on Wall Street. You compete on Madison Avenue. You compete on Madison Avenue.
“It’s a stupid, stupid, immature comment because obviously you’ll feel the Heat because a lot of people are talking about how Shedeur should be second in QB,” Smith added.
Gabriel made 18-18 with 143 yards, making an interception in the team’s preseason victory over the Hawks
Sanders, who is currently tilting damage, made 14 of 23 shots in the preseason against the Panthers on August 8 with 138 yards and two touchdowns.
The Browns ended their preseason schedule against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 23.
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