One week after Shedeur Sanders made a statement in the Cleveland Browns' 2025 preseason debut, Dillon Gabriel responded with authority. Coming off a hamstring injury, Gabriel shone in his own debut.
Gabriel started at quarterback for the Browns' second preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Save for a few mistakes, the rookie impressed with his opportunity. His performance did not go unnoticed and warranted a shoutout from NFL Network analyst Mike Garafolo.
“Dillon Gabriel finished the first half 13-for-18 for 143 yards,” Garafolo tweeted. “Bounced back from sacks and the pick 6 below. Solid showing for the Browns rookie, especially with limited work coming off a hamstring injury. Both Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders off to good starts.”
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