Browns' Dillon Gabriel clarifies 'entertainers' and 'competitors' comment, wasn't referencing Shedeur Sanders
Rookie Dillon Gabriel starts amid injuries to Kenny Pickett and Shedeur Sanders, completing 13-of-18 passes for 143 yards as Browns win 22-13 in a competitive quarterback battle.
- Rookie Dillon Gabriel started for the Cleveland Browns in their 22-13 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday while Shedeur Sanders was sidelined by injury.
- Sanders' oblique injury in practice opened the door for Gabriel's start amid ongoing competition between the two young quarterbacks for the starting role.
- Gabriel completed 13 of 18 passes for 143 yards but was hampered by two critical turnovers, including an interception returned 75 yards for a touchdown by Eagles newcomer Andrew Mukuba; meanwhile, coach Kevin Stefanski commended the players’ consistent daily progress without making direct comparisons.
- Gabriel clarified that his viral midgame comment about 'entertainers and competitors' referred to the media, not Sanders, emphasizing, 'My job is to compete' and respecting the role of entertainers.
- The Browns will soon decide their starting quarterback as the preseason nears its end, with Stefanski pleased with both quarterbacks' progress and focused on continued improvement.
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