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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 30, 2026 01:33 PM ET

Shedeur Sanders remains Browns' backup quarterback

Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green vie for emergency duties.

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Shedeur Sanders remains the backup QB. Todd Monken doesn't know if Taylen Green or Dillon Gabriel will be the emergency Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken confirmed that Shedeur Sanders will remain the team's primary backup quarterback. Monken stated that the coaching staff has not determined whether Dillon Gabriel or Taylen Green will serve as the emergency third quarterback.

Why it matters: The decision solidifies Cleveland's quarterback depth chart as the team sits at 5-2 in the AFC playoff race. Despite trade speculation across the league ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, Cleveland has maintained its stance on keeping Shedeur Sanders on the roster.

By the numbers: Cleveland Browns: 5-2, No. 3 seed in the AFC (streak W2; won 27-24 at Tennessee on Oct. 25).

What to watch: The Browns determine their final active game-day roster ahead of their division matchup against Pittsburgh, where either Gabriel or Green will dress as the third quarterback.

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