Browns Owner Reviews QB Dillon Gabriel Amid Shedeur Sanders Starting Prospects

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has expressed cautious optimism about rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who recently led the team to a 31-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins and snapped a three-game losing streak. Despite Gabriel's clean play and progress, Haslam emphasized that the decision on the starting quarterback is ultimately up to head coach Kevin Stefanski and ongoing evaluations in practice. Fans and insiders have voiced interest in Shedeur Sanders, the Browns' other rookie QB and son of Coach Prime, who is showing promise in practice but has yet to see game action due to limited first-team reps and development needs. Critics argue Gabriel remains a game-manager rather than a dynamic passer, which fuels speculation that Sanders could start sooner if Gabriel does not open up the offense. Amid trade rumors for Sanders, Browns leadership appears committed to continuing to develop both quarterbacks, with Sanders' eventual playing time seen as a matter of when, not if. The quarterback competition remains a key storyline for the Browns as they seek offensive consistency under Stefanski's guidance.