Shedeur Sanders won’t be starter vs Ravens in Week 11 as Browns stick with Dillon Gabriel

Quarterbacks rarely get traded in the NFL, and intra-division trades are even rarer, but Joe Flacco made history when the Browns traded him to the Bengals on October 7. In a move that'll impact the Ravens, Browns, and the entire AFC North, the Bengals acquired the quarterback and a sixth-round pick from the Browns for a fifth-round pick.

Flacco joined his third AFC North team since being drafted in 2008 by Baltimore, and he has flourished for the Bengals, who are on a bye and searching for defensive production. With Flacco out, Dillon Gabriel took over the starting spot and has gone 1-4 in those opportunities. On Sunday, Gabriel finished 17-of-32 (53.1%) passing for 167 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He posted a passer rating of 88.9 in Cleveland's 27-20 loss to the New York Jets (2-7). Asked afterwards if he'd consider a switch to rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski had this response.

#Browns Kevin Stefanski said he’s sticking with Dillon Gabriel and will continue to coach him up— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) November 9, 2025

Cleveland traded Kenny Pickett to the Raiders following roster cuts, leaving Gabriel and Sanders as Flacco's backups to open the season. Gabriel was named the No. 2 QB, while Sanders had been the third and emergency signal-caller.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Dillon Gabriel to be Browns' starting QB vs. Ravens in Week 11