Summary
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Dillon Gabriel will start as quarterback instead of Joe Flacco in Week 5. The decision comes as the team looks to improve performance following struggles in scoring and turnovers.
Key Facts
- Dillon Gabriel, a rookie, will start as quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in Week 5.
- Joe Flacco, the previous starter, is 40 years old and had a performance issue with turnovers.
- Flacco's touchdown-to-interception ratio was 2-to-6, and his completion rate was 58.1%.
- Kevin Stefanski, the head coach, stated the change aims to improve the whole team.
- Insiders previously expected a quarterback switch around Weeks 6 or 7.
- The Browns are scheduled to play against the Minnesota Vikings in London.
- The Browns have been averaging 14 points per game so far this season.
