Deion Sanders' urgent plea to god after Browns reveal Shedeur vs Dillon Gabriel decision

The Cleveland Browns have made the crucial Shedeur Sanders vs Dillon Gabriel call. Coach Kevin Stefanski revealed his decision ahead of Week 1.

Published on: Aug 27, 2025, 03:04:23 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Cleveland Browns have made the crucial Shedeur Sanders vs Dillon Gabriel call. The team on Tuesday revealed that Gabriel will be the direct backup to starter Joe Flacco, and Sanders has been pushed to QB3. This comes after the two battled all through the preseason. Shedeur's father, Deion Sanders, aka Coach Prime, meanwhile, reacted to the decision with an urgent plea.

Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after the team's 17-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams (Getty Images via AFP)

On Monday, the Browns traded quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders. They also released Tyler Huntley, clearing up a crowded QB room.

After revealing that Sanders has been pushed, coach Kevin Stefanski said: “I think you factor in everything, truly. We look at it from a bunch of different angles. So, certainly we made the decision and feel comfortable with Dillon serving in that role.”

"It’s such an all-encompassing evaluation. So, everything the guys did in the games was important. We also saw a lot of them out here in practice and how they are at their craft. He’s certainly somebody that we think is getting better and better."

Deion Sanders reacts

Deion reacted with a simple, “But God! #CoachPrime.” His younger son, Shilo, was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this week.

Cleveland Browns final roster

Quarterbacks (3): Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders

Running Backs (3): Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson,

Wide Receivers (6): Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, Jamari Thrash, Isaiah Bond, Gage Larvadain, DeAndre Carter

Tight Ends (4): David Njoku, Harold Fannin Jr., Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates

Offensive Line (10): Joel Bitonio, Wyatt Teller, Jack Conklin, Ethan Pocic, Dawand Jones, Teven Jenkins, Luke Wypler, KT Leveston , Zak Zinter,

Defensive Line (10): Myles Garrett, Isaiah McGuire, Alex Wright, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Mason Graham, Maliek Collins, Shelby Harris, Adin Huntington, Mike Hall Jr.

Linebackers (5): Carson Schwesinger, Devin Bush, Jerome Baker, Mohamoud Diabate, Easton Mascarenas-Arnold

Cornerbacks (5): Denzel Ward, Greg Newsome II, Cameron Mitchell, Myles Harden, Dom Jones

Safeties (4): Grant Delpit, Ronnie Hickman, Rayshawn Jenkins, Damontae Kazee, Donovan McMillon

Specialists (3): Corey Bojorquez, Rex Sunahara, Andre Szmyt

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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