Dillon Gabriel, taken in the third round, and Shedeur Sanders, taken in the fifth, aren't necessarily battling to be the starting quarterback for the Browns. However, both rookies are jockeying for a higher spot on the Browns quarterback depth chart and to be the backup on the game day roster.

The third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft made his preseason debut in Saturday's contest with the Eagles ,finishing 13 of 18 for 143 yards with an interception, which was returned for a 75-yard touchdown by Andrew Mukuba, ending his day with a 72.2 passer rating.

Shedeur Sanders Handed Blunt Reality Check Amid Browns QB Battle originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shedeur Sanders, the 23-year-old Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback, stole the spotlight in his NFL debut, throwing for 138 yards and two touchdowns in a preseason win over the Carolina Panthers.