Why Browns benched QB Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel, and what it means for Shedeur Sanders

What comes next for the Cleveland Browns?

They went to Baltimore on Sunday and got absolutely clobbered by the Baltimore Ravens. It wasn't necessarily surprising, but the ending was of note. 

By the end of the game, the Browns had benched Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel.

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Why did the Browns bench Joe Flacco for Dillon Gabriel?

The Browns mostly benched Joe Flacco because of the game state.

With Cleveland down 41-10, there was no reason to leave the 40-year old QB in the game.

It was a chance to see some development for Gabriel.

And the former Oregon star even threw a touchdown to rookie RB Dylan Sampson.

It's not clear what this means going forward.

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Browns QB depth chart

Until told otherwise, this is likely still the Cleveland depth chart:

1. Joe Flacco
2. Dillon Gabriel
3. Shedeur Sanders

Eventually, you'd think the Browns would want to get a look at both youngsters.

Gabriel has seen his first NFL regular season action.

He may get a start before too long.

A Shedeur opportunity might take longer to arrive, but the Browns will likely try everything they can this season toward figuring out its QB situation.

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