"Browns about to sign 7th QB": NFL fans react as Kevin Stefanski holds off on naming Dillon Gabriel as starter with Sanders, Pickett, Flacco out

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Kevin Stefanski's Cleveland Browns have one of the deepest quarterback rooms in the NFL this season. They have Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders battling for the QB1 and QB2 roles. Deshaun Watson continues to mend from a ruptured Achilles.

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However, the injury bug has plagued the franchise. Pickett is recovering from a hamstring issue, and Sanders injured his oblique ahead of Saturday's preseason clash against the Philadelphia Eagles. Flacco will not play, leaving Stefanski to choose from Gabriel and Tyler Huntley.

NFL insider Daniel Oyefusi reported on Thursday that Stefanski has yet to decide on his starting quarterback for the second preseason matchup.

"Kevin Stefanski still not yet ready to name Dillon Gabriel as the starter for Saturday’s preseason game. Wants to see how he and his hamstring get through today’s practice," Oyefusi tweeted.
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"Shedeur Sanders remains unlikely to play. Kenny Pickett (hamstring) remains limited. And Joe Flacco won’t play. The only other healthy QB on the roster is Tyler Huntley. 'Everything’s on the table.'"
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Fans shared their reactions to Oyefusi's report:

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"Browns about to sign their 7th QB lol," one fan wrote.
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Some questioned the coaching staff and management.

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The reigning Super Bowl champions will host the Browns at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday. The Eagles won their preseason opener against the Bengals, while Cleveland secured a win over the Carolina Panthers last Friday.

Kevin Stefanski shares update on Shedeur Sanders' oblique injury

Shedeur Sanders had a strong performance in his NFL debut. He completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Although Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett may start in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sanders likely made Browns coach Kevin Stefanski reconsider his options.

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However, his push for the QB1 spot was halted during the joint practice session with the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday. Sanders sustained an oblique strain and was carted off to the locker room.

Stefanski gave an update on Sanders' injury on Thursday.

"You know, if it's a right guard, you can play through that. When it's a quarterback, you kind of need that muscle to throw. So unfortunately, gonna put him down for a little bit here. We'll treat it day to day and see how it responds. But I want to be smart because he's a thrower, so you can't push it."
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Stefanski has two more weeks after Saturday's matchup to make his decision on the team's QB1.

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Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez
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