Joe Flacco opening the season as Cleveland’s starter was expected by some. Behind him, though, the Browns ’ quarterback depth chart has generated plenty of discussion. While the entire order has been dissected already, Dillon Gabriel has faced the harshest spotlight—and insiders say the groundwork for that scrutiny was laid right at the draft and further amplified during training camp.

The Browns invested more draft capital in Gabriel, selecting him late in the third round, while Shedeur Sanders came two rounds later. Drama was expected, but it evolved into a full-fledged movement. Sanders arrived with a built-in fan base from Colorado and a famous last name, and that energy followed him straight to Cleveland. His supporters, dubbed the “Shedeur Army,” were loud, organized, and deep

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