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Kevin Stefanski Sends Clear Response to Shedeur Sanders on Being QB2 If Joe Flacco is Benched

Originally posted on EssentiallySports
By Aaindri Thakuri | Last updated Sep 29, 2025 5:06 PM ET

Mary Kay Cabot, a prominent sports journalist of the NFL, recently highlighted a moment that speaks volumes about the Cleveland Browns’ ongoing quarterback strategy. When Cabot asked head coach Kevin Stefanski to clarify whether newly drafted rookie Shedeur Sanders would immediately slot in as the backup to fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. And when will Sanders take on the starting role? Stefanski dodged the question. She posted it on her X account, writing,

“Asked Kevin Stefanski if Shedeur Sanders would be the No. 2 if he goes to Dillon Gabriel. He said that’s not his focus right now. “

Asked Kevin Stefanski if Shedeur Sanders would be the No. 2 if he goes to Dillon Gabriel. He said that’s not his focus right now.

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 29, 2025

The quarterback controversy in Cleveland intensified following the Cleveland Browns’ devastating 34-10 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The blowout defeat, fueled by a poor performance from veteran starter Joe Flacco, has fans and analysts questioning how long the team can stick with the status quo.

This article first appeared on EssentiallySports and was syndicated with permission.

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