Bad News For Shedeur Sanders Amid Browns QB Battle With Dillon Gabriel
Bad News For Shedeur Sanders Amid Browns QB Battle With Dillon Gabriel
The quarterback competition between rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel is heating up at the Cleveland Browns’ rookie minicamp. Both young quarterbacks have shown flashes of potential as they vie for the starting position on the team’s depth chart for the 2025 season.
Early evaluations from observers at the minicamp have been mixed, with some noting Sanders’ superior throwing ability while others praise Gabriel’s pocket presence and spirals.
I thought, [on] both days, Dillon Gabriel looked a little bit better,” Tony Grossi of 850 ESPN Cleveland said this week. “He throws a tight spiral, he throws a beautiful ball, he’s very assertive. He knows the pocket. You could tell that even though they’re not rushing. He just has a pocket presence.”
Despite Gabriel being selected higher in the 2025 NFL Draft, the competition appears quite open at this stage. The Browns organization will likely use the coming months to thoroughly evaluate both prospects before making any decisions about their quarterback of the future.
Shedeur Sanders Breaks His Silence
Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has finally addressed his ongoing competition with fellow QB Dillon Gabriel during the Cleveland Browns’ recent minicamp sessions. Despite widespread speculation about tension between the two, Sanders described his early interactions with Gabriel as “cool” and “normal,” noting that Gabriel consistently maintains a positive attitude in practice.
“He’s a real cool guy overall,” Sanders remarked about his competitor. “You could tell he always has a great mood.”
The quarterback competition in Cleveland extends beyond just Sanders and Gabriel. Both rookies will need to contend with veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett as they battle for positioning on the depth chart. This creates a quarterback room filled with diverse experience levels and skillsets.
Gabriel has expressed enthusiasm about the competitive environment, stating, “I love it because of who it is.” He emphasized the learning opportunities available from working alongside not only Sanders but also the more experienced quarterbacks in the room.
Key Dynamics of the Browns’ QB Competition:
- Sanders impressed during rookie minicamp but faces stiff competition
- Four quarterbacks currently vying for positions: Sanders, Gabriel, Flacco, and Pickett
- Both rookies have displayed mutual respect in their public comments
- Veterans provide learning opportunities for the younger quarterbacks
The Browns organization has given no indication of their timeline for making final quarterback decisions, suggesting this competition will likely continue well into training camp and preseason games.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
