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'Absolutely' - Browns Are Considering Surprising Quarterback Move

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated Aug 10, 2025 7:15 PM ET

It's the Browns.

When the Cleveland Browns drafted Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders this April, they had a total of five quarterbacks on their roster between their incoming rookies, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and the injured Deshaun Watson.

And despite the kind of confusing nature of their stockpiling so many QBs, it sounds like the team could double-down on the the decision by the time the regular season kicks off.

According to The Athletic's Zac Jackson, "the Browns absolutely might keep all four quarterbacks" heading into Cleveland's season opener.

While also adding, "No, Shedeur Sanders is not going to start Week 1 for the Browns. But he's put a lot of pressure on his coaches and fellow QBs headed into this week — the biggest week of training camp as the Browns head to Philly."

No, Shedeur Sanders is not going to start Week 1 for the Browns. But he’s put a lot of pressure on his coaches and fellow QBs headed into this week — the biggest week of training camp as the Browns head to Phillyhttps://t.co/8P7bZXX2r6 https://t.co/xSfCOQEcWM
— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) August 10, 2025

Fans reacted to the reporter's update on X:

"At this point it's not even a QB room anymore. It's a pitching rotation now," a user said.

"One as a starter, One as a backup, One to hold on field goals, And one listed as a wide receiver for tax purposes," another commented.

"[Shedeur Sanders] should be developed and shouldn't be thrown out there week 1 but he should be considered to be put over Gabriel and Pickett," a fan pointed out. "While also finally getting meaningful reps with the 1's."

"I'm a Shedeur fan who wants Flacco to start with Shedeur at QB2," another person replied. "Sitting behind a veteran QB can be very valuable, and you know he'd be ready if he had to come off the bench. Just my .02."

"This isn't unprecedented," another user posted. "The Patriots kept 4 QBs in the 2000 season. Worked out ok for them. Not saying there's a Brady in their QB room. But if they have 4 guys who they think are NFL worthy (even if none are QB1 right now), they can make it work."

Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) on the sideline during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Browns have been bitten by the injury bug thus far in camp with Pickett and Gabriel both dealing with ailments this preseason — opening up a window for Shedeur Sanders to earn his way up the depth chart.

Sanders played well in Friday night's debut with a 14-of-23 performance for 138 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the way to a 30-10 win over Carolina. But head coach Kevin Stefanski says the team in "evaluation mode" when it comes to their QBs.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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