Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Browns Name Dillon Gabriel Starting QB, Bench Joe Flacco
The Cleveland Browns are changing their starting quarterback.
Veteran Joe Flacco, who started the first four games, is now benched due to his poor performance, which included six interceptions.
Rookie Dillon Gabriel, a former college star, will take over as the starting quarterback.
Another rookie, Shedeur Sanders, will remain the third-string quarterback.
The Browns' offense has been struggling, averaging few points per game.
The coaching staff hopes Gabriel can provide a spark.
Gabriel was drafted in 2024, showing promise in brief appearances.
This change aims to improve the team's performance and provide a new direction.
Dillon Gabriel will start as the Browns' quarterback.
Joe Flacco is now the backup quarterback after starting the first four games.
Shedeur Sanders will stay the third-string quarterback.
Flacco had six interceptions and the Browns averaged 14 points per game.
Gabriel impressed in training camp and has six years of college experience.
- Who
- Dillon Gabriel replaced Joe Flacco as starting QB
- What
- The Cleveland Browns benched Joe Flacco and named Dillon Gabriel as their starting quarterback.
- When
- The change was announced early Wednesday before their upcoming game on Sunday.
- Where
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Why
- Flacco's performance was underwhelming, and the Browns' offense struggled.
- Starting QB
- Dillon Gabriel
- Former Starting QB
- Joe Flacco
- Backup QB
- Joe Flacco
- Third-string QB
- Shedeur Sanders
- Next Game
- Minnesota Vikings in London
- Flacco's Stats
- 6 interceptions in 4 games
- Browns' PPG
- 14 (second-lowest in the league)