Cleveland Browns training camp just got a shake-up, and not in Dillon Gabriel’s favor. Rookie sensation Shedeur Sanders, who had been sidelined, officially returned to practice today, on August 4th. That means reps are about to get a lot harder to come by for Gabriel, who’s already been battling inconsistency in team drills. With the quarterback competition heating up, every throw matters, and Gabriel is running out of chances to impress.
For Gabriel, the timing couldn’t be worse. Insiders at camp have noted his struggles with decision-making under pressure, and now, with Sanders back in the fold, those second-team and situational reps he’s been getting are expected to shrink. In an NFL camp, losing reps is more than a minor inconvenience; it’s a fast track to sliding down the depth chart, especially when a highly-touted rookie is waiting to take your snaps.
Shedeur Sanders says he’s good to go today. Arm feels better. No MRI needed after missing practice Saturday. pic.twitter.com/1JCyAzZUeB
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) August 4, 2025
Meanwhile, the Browns’ quarterback room was dealt another blow as Kenny Pickett confirmed the diagnosis of a lingering injury. While the team hasn’t released the full recovery timeline, the injury’s nature means depth is more crucial than ever. That should have opened the door for Gabriel to stake a stronger claim, but with Sanders healthy again, the rookie’s path to relevance is suddenly steeper.
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