Summary
The Cleveland Browns traded quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals and brought in rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel as the starter. Gabriel played his first NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings and performed well, leading the Browns to confirm the trade. The team will decide who will be Gabriel's backup for their next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Key Facts
- The Cleveland Browns traded veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Dillon Gabriel, a rookie from Oregon, is now the starting quarterback for the Browns.
- Gabriel completed 19 out of 33 passes for 190 yards with two touchdowns in his first game.
- The Browns received a fifth-round draft pick for Flacco and sent a sixth-round pick to the Bengals.
- Cleveland is considering either Shedeur Sanders or Bailey Zappe as the backup quarterback.
- The Browns plan to give Gabriel more experience throughout the season.
- Cleveland has two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft, which might include top quarterback prospects.
