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Cleveland Browns Promote Rookie Dillon Gabriel to Starting QB

After a slow start, the Browns turn to rookie sensation Dillon Gabriel. Can his college success translate to the NFL?

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Cleveland Browns Promote Rookie Dillon Gabriel to Starting QB

After a rocky start to the season, the Cleveland Browns have decided to shake up their quarterback situation. Rookie Deion Sanders will take the reins, replacing veteran Joe Flacco. The move comes as a surprise, as Sanders was drafted in the third round and is ahead of fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders on the depth chart.

Sanders' promotion is a testament to his impressive college career at Oregon, where he tied an FBS all-time record for most touchdown passes. Despite his inexperience, the Browns are confident in his abilities, with head coach Kevin Stefanski taking the lead in the decision-making process. The team has not appointed a specific quarterbacks coach for this transition.

Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders, son of legendary coach Deion Sanders, has been preparing diligently, ready to step in at a moment's notice. However, his recent comments suggesting he could outperform current league starters may have influenced the team's decision to stick with Sanders. Flacco, who started the first four games, has struggled, with no touchdown passes in the last two games and three interceptions in that span.

Deion Sanders will make his starting debut in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings in London. The Browns will hope that his college prowess translates to the NFL, and that he can help turn around their season after a slow start. The team's decision to bypass both Flacco and Sanders in favor of Deion Sanders signals a vote of confidence in the rookie's abilities, and fans will be eager to see how he performs.

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