CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have officially turned to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, ending Joe Flacco’s brief stint as starter and thrusting their third-round pick into the fire against one of the NFL’s most aggressive defensive minds — Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
The timing couldn’t be more challenging. Gabriel will make his NFL debut in London against a defense known for confusing even veteran quarterbacks with complex blitz packages and disguised coverages. But according to Browns insiders, this switch isn’t just a temporary experiment.