

While rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel arrived in Cleveland‘s quarterback room amid much fanfare, he’s discovering that Shedeur Sanders‘ off-field drama might now give Gabriel an unexpected edge.
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The buzz around Sanders, stemming from multiple speeding tickets and rising concerns over his conduct, is shifting the spotlight away from Gabriel, who quietly continues to build his case for earning playing time.
Shedeur Sanders under scrutiny
Shedeur Sanders, son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and a fifth-round pick, has recently attracted the wrong kind of attention.
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He’s been cited twice for extreme speeding, first doing 91 mph in a 65 mph zone, and then 101 mph in a 60 mph zone-clear violations of Ohio traffic laws.
Police bodycam footage from the June 17 stop shows Sanders driving a Dodge TRX and cooperating, but even that hasn’t curbed the controversy.
In the aftermath, Sanders acknowledged his poor judgement: “I’ve learned from it,” he admitted at a charity event, adding that he regrets his decisions and is taking the matter seriously.
Yet as the headlines keep coming, so have questions about his professionalism. A Browns insider cautioned the team to “pump the brakes” on their rookie, emphasizing that these violations fuel broader doubts about his readiness.
Even Sanders‘ brother, Buccaneers rookie Shilo Sanders, couldn’t resist some teasing in a Tampa Food Tour video: “Especially if Shedeur is out here,” he joked-highlighting the speed concerns in light-hearted sibling ribbing.
A quiet rise: Dillon Gabriel’s opportunity
While the spotlight shifts to Shedeur‘s mishaps, Dillon Gabriel has the benefit of focused development and less media scrutiny.
Selected in the third round, Gabriel is fourth on the depth chart behind Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, but he’s showing calm consistency in Cleveland‘s offseason programs.
An NFL Network insider described Shedeur‘s position as a ‘lottery ticket’-one that can afford to learn behind the scenes. Gabriel, meanwhile, is taking every rep and interview seriously, avoiding headlines and letting his play speak for itself.
“He may not see it like this… but he has incredible luxury of not having to do anything his rookie year,” the insider observed of Sanders, adding that Gabriel “may end up as the backup” by default.
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