Browns' quarterback Dillon Gabriel is a strong contender to kick off the preseason following an injury to Shedeur Sanders
Cleveland Browns' QB1 Race Temporarily Halted by Injuries
The ongoing competition for the starting quarterback position for the Cleveland Browns has taken a turn for the unexpected, as all four contenders have been sidelined by injuries, according to Mary Kay Cabot.
As the Browns prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles on the road this Saturday, the focus has shifted towards the health of the team's quarterbacks. Dillon Gabriel, who was expected to start in this preseason matchup, has been dealing with a hamstring injury. His fellow competitor, Shedeur Sanders, suffered an oblique injury during practice on Wednesday, which may have contributed to Gabriel's start.
In his preseason debut, Gabriel showed promise, completing 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Sanders, another rookie quarterback for the Browns, also impressed in his debut, finishing with two touchdowns of his own.
Kenny Pickett, the Browns' returning starting quarterback, remains ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Coach Kevin Stefanski had initially planned to give both Gabriel and Sanders starts in the preseason if possible. However, the current injury-riddled state of the Browns' quarterback group has complicated matters.
Joe Flacco has been named the official starter for the regular season, but he is being rested for this preseason game against Philadelphia. This leaves Dillon Gabriel as the favored starter for this preseason matchup, provided he is healthy.
The Browns are still evaluating their quarterback depth chart amid these injuries, so the starting role for this preseason game is potentially fluid. However, if Gabriel is cleared to play, he seems to have the edge due to his return from injury and strong practice performance.
Shedeur Sanders' injury may affect his chances of starting at quarterback by Week 1. The team is using preseason games to assess all quarterbacks under real game conditions, with nothing finalized yet.
The Browns and their fans will be keeping a close eye on the health and performance of their quarterbacks as they prepare to take on the Eagles this Saturday.
- The rumors about Dillon Gabriel's potential start against the Philadelphia Eagles this Saturday have been complicated by his hamstring injury, raising questions about who will lead the Cleveland Browns in their preseason game.
- With Kenny Pickett and Shedeur Sanders also sidelined by injuries, the draft order of the Browns' quarterbacks is currently in disarray, making it difficult for coach Kevin Stefanski to finalize his starting lineup.
- Amid these ongoing setbacks, the NFL's focus on American football teams, including the Cleveland Browns, has been dominated by the injury report, as the health of each quarterback could significantly impact the team's chances in the upcoming season.
