Cleveland reshuffles its QB room, benching Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel as Deshaun Watson recovers on IR. Shedeur Sanders stays in the mix, with reports that when he plays it will be after a full week of practice and a game plan built around him. Sanders’ college pedigree and a standout rookie class keep Cleveland’s long-term quarterback outlook promising, even as the present remains uncertain.

Sanders arrives with a dramatic draft fall and notable college numbers: 74% completions for 4,134 yards, 37 TDs and 10 INTs last season, plus a historic career 71.8% completion rate but heavy sack totals. The Browns intend to test both Gabriel and Sanders in 2025, balancing immediate development with high-upside potential for the future.

Browns quarterbacks have cycled more than any other NFL team since 1999, and Dillon Gabriel’s promotion to starter keeps that tradition alive. A rookie under center brings upside for fantasy, but also volatility as Cleveland juggles line play and surrounding weapons. The piece ranks every Browns QB in franchise history, from Baker Mayfield’s playoff push to Joe Flacco’s steadier late-career stints, highlighting how the team’s instability has shaped fantasy ceilings and floors across eras.

With Gabriel likely starting, and Shedeur Sanders potentially in the wings, the Browns’ QB scenario becomes a live bet for fantasy managers: evaluate target shares, game scripts, and matchup-driven upside. The historical tour through 40 signal-callers offers context for how this era could swing—high-ceiling weeks paired with long stretches of uncertainty.