After a 1-3 start, NFL insider Jonathan Jones believes the Cleveland Browns may start rookie QB Dillon Gabriel in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL insider: Browns could lean toward starting Dillon Gabriel in Week 5 originally appeared on The Sporting News
Other than a last-second win against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3, the Cleveland Browns have failed to come up with any other wins with Joe Flacco starting at quarterback.
Flacco, 40, is second in the league in interceptions thrown (6) behind the Las Vegas Raiders' Geno Smith, but has only come up with two passing touchdowns through four games.
As the Browns look to take on the Minnesota Vikings in London for their Week 5 matchup, NFL insider Jonathan Jones believes there could be a quarterback change in Cleveland as soon as this upcoming week.
Jonathan Jones: 'It could very well be Dillon Gabriel this week for the Browns'
The Cleveland Browns' defense, led by former Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, has been one of the best in the league. Through four games, the Browns have given up the least amount of yards per game to opposing teams (222.5), but their offense hasn't scored over 20 points in a game in nine straight weeks, dating back to last season.
A big change could be happening soon for the Browns, and lead NFL insider for CBS Sports, Jonathan Jones, believes that rookie third-round pick Dillon Gabriel could be the starting quarterback for the Browns in Week 5.
"We heard from Kevin Stefanski this week, who would not say that Joe Flacco is QB1 for the upcoming week. That typically means that a change is coming... There's a lot of vibes right now that it could very well be Dillon Gabriel this week for the Browns, " Jones reported on Tuesday.
"There's a lot of vibes right now that it could very well be Dillon Gabriel this week for the Browns."@jjones9 on the possibility of a QB change for Cleveland this week. pic.twitter.com/DEOU1X5sIA
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Gabriel, 24, was selected in the third round (No. 94 overall) out of Oregon in the 2025 NFL Draft. He's been given a scarce opportunity in junk time in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens and Week 4 against the Detroit Lions, completing three of four pass attempts for 19 yards and a touchdown.
According to reports, it seems as if Cleveland is hinting at giving the rookie a chance.
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