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Browns Start Dillon Gabriel, Marking 41st QB Since '99

10/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Browns benched Joe Flacco and will start Dillon Gabriel in London.
Gabriel is the Browns' 41st starting quarterback since 1999, a record high.
Myles Garrett praised Gabriel's command, saying he runs it.
Gabriel has limited NFL experience, a third-round pick, with three passes for 19 yards and one TD.
Gabriel's family cannot attend the game due to travel issues.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland Browns resumed NFL play in 1999 after a three-year hiatus, but have struggled with quarterback stability since then, cycling through 41 starters. Tim Couch, the first overall pick in 1999, exemplified this instability. The team's ongoing challenges in finding a reliable quarterback, highlighted by the recent decision to start Dillon Gabriel, continue to impact their performance and fan engagement.

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Story summary

The Browns benched Joe Flacco and will start Dillon Gabriel in London.
Gabriel is the Browns' 41st starting quarterback since 1999, a record high.
Myles Garrett praised Gabriel's command, saying he runs it.
Gabriel has limited NFL experience, a third-round pick, with three passes for 19 yards and one TD.
Gabriel's family cannot attend the game due to travel issues.

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