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The Cleveland Browns have maybe the most interesting quarterback battle we've ever seen taking place at training camp this summer; a four-way competition between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. But if the Browns are being real with themselves, this battle isn't nearly as interesting as they're making it seem.
It may also be worth noting that Flacco saw the same amount of reps as Sanders, while the team’s 94th overall draft pick, Dillon Gabriel, seemed to be the primary beneficiary of Pickett’s absence by picking up those few extra reps.
There is still an ongoing discussion if Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders should start. ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum believes Sanders should be the starter.
With Kenny Pickett sidelined, Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has given those snaps to Joe Flacco. This might mean something new for rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns quarterback Joe Flacco took questions from reporters on Thursday with regard to on entering his 18th season, staying in the moment, and more. Below is the transcript as provided by the Browns media relations department:
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The Cleveland Browns are in the midst of a quarterback competition, and Joe Flacco is hoping to win the job again.
Training camps have begun in the NFL and we're less than two months away from the kickoff of the 2025 NFL season. The Cleveland Browns are in the spotlight, but not for good reason