The Dillon Gabriel era begins: Browns stake their reputation on rookie QB’s first London Start

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The clock has finally struck Dillon Gabriel time in Cleveland. With the Browns sitting at a precarious 1-3 record, the franchise is turning to its rookie quarterback against the Minnesota Vikings in London — a move that could either validate their controversial draft strategy or expose it as wishful thinking against one of the NFL’s most sophisticated defensive coordinators.

This isn’t just another rookie getting his first start. This is about an organizational vision being put to the test on an international stage.