Overview
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated that backup Shedeur Sanders is not receiving first‑team practice reps as the staff prioritizes starter Dillon Gabriel’s snaps.
- Haslam told NFL Media he defers quarterback decisions to the coaches, praised Gabriel’s small sample, and noted Sanders is making progress in practice.
- Gabriel has started three games (1‑2) with a 59.8% completion rate for 546 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, including just 116 passing yards in a 31‑6 win over the Dolphins.
- Trade speculation around Sanders intensified after insider Tony Grossi said Stefanski would move him if it were solely his call, with multiple outlets listing the rookie as a potential deadline piece before Nov. 4.
- Cleveland worked out ex‑Memphis QB Seth Henigan on Friday as insiders Mary Kay Cabot and Brad Stainbrook continue to report Sanders is impressing in developmental sessions.