The NFL preseason is practically done, and the roster cutdown day is slamming down on Sunday at 6 p.m. Teams across the league are staring down some absolutely brutal decisions. For the Cleveland Browns, though, it’s a wild quarterback situation. They have four signal-callers on the roster and they gotta ditch at least one of them. Deshaun Watson is locked in as the starter, no surprise there. But the other three are Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green, and one of them is about to be out of a job or headed to the practice squad. The big question before Sunday hits: Who is the odd man out?
Sanders’ Superstar Status Is a Double-Edged Sword
Let’s talk Shedeur Sanders. This kid, picked in the fifth round last year, attracts media coverage like crazy. But here’s the kicker: it’s not always in the way the Browns want. He is under the microscope, a super polarizing figure in the NFL, whether he likes it or not. We all know the real story, right? This was owner Jimmy Haslam getting his hands dirty, demanding the front office draft Sanders because those merchandise sales were just too good to pass up. Now, that same attention might be his undoing. Sanders could be traded or even released before Sunday, simply because of the hoopla he creates. Plus, the guy hasn’t exactly lit up the field with his production. You gotta hope he lands somewhere with an organization stable enough to actually develop his raw talent.
Dillon Gabriel Fights for a Spot
Then there’s Dillon Gabriel, drafted two rounds before Sanders. Look, he isn’t exactly a world-beater, but you can see a path for him to develop into a top-tier backup or even a low-tier bridge starter down the line. That’s if his development keeps on track. The dude was totally overshadowed by Sanders, who became an instant fan favorite in Cleveland. Gabriel barely stood a chance with that fan base once Sanders showed up. Despite that, plenty of Browns fans are probably ready to move on from Gabriel instead of Sanders. And honestly, Gabriel had a solid preseason, especially in their finale on Thursday night. That’s gotta count for something.
The clock is ticking for the Browns’ front office to make this call. Taylen Green, who was drafted this season, is also in the mix, but the spotlight is squarely on Sanders and Gabriel. By Sunday at 6 p.m., one of these guys is facing a massive career moment, looking for a new home or a practice squad spot. This isn’t just about roster spots; it’s about the future of a young quarterback’s career.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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