Browns' Next QB Battle Set for Preseason Finale vs Patriots
The Browns' QB1 battle is settled. Now there's a new one — and this time, roster spots could be on the line.
The Cleveland Browns have set their preseason finale against the Patriots for the battle of quarterbacks, with Dillon Gabriel set to start and Taylen Green coming in second. Watson has been named the starter for Week 1, pushing Sanders into the backup role. The two QBs had been locked in a fierce competition all offseason and into preseason, with head coach Todd Monken ultimately choosing Watson to start.
However, with the roster cutdown deadline approaching, both Gabriel and Green could end up fighting for a spot on the regular-season roster. Gabriel, Cleveland's third-round pick, had a respectable rookie season, completing 59.5% of his passes and throwing for 937 yards and seven touchdowns. Green, a 6-foot-6 dual-threat out of Arkansas, had a stellar combine performance and showed promise with the Razorbacks last season.
Despite limited action in the first two preseason games, Green has a real chance to prove himself and potentially overtake Gabriel as the third-string quarterback.
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