Browns' QB Battle Intensifies After Draft, Injury

The Cleveland Browns' rookie minicamp featured a crowded quarterback competition after the team acquired extra draft capital through trades and selected Dillon Gabriel in the third round and Shedeur Sanders in the fifth of the 2025 NFL Draft. Although Gabriel was the higher pick and took the first reps, Sanders has drawn notable media attention, including a viral moment in which a reporter mocked Gabriel's height. Both rookies have shown promise and areas for growth, and Gabriel's maturity and collegiate experience have been highlighted. The Browns' quarterback room also includes veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, and the team is considering a possible trade of one of their four quarterbacks later this summer. Additionally, the Browns' draft approach was shaped by a season-ending injury to linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, prompting the early selection of Carson Schwesinger. Both Gabriel and Sanders remain focused on self-improvement as they compete for roster spots.