Tony Rizzo of ESPN Cleveland and other outlets are reporting that Oregon Duck Heisman finalist and Browns third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel will start Sunday in London against Minnesota.
The beleaguered franchise, 3-17 a year ago, is benching 40-year-old starter Joe Flacco after a 1-3 start.
Gabriel set an NCAA record with 63 career starts over six seasons, a college career extended by Covid and an injury redshirt. In 2024 he led the Ducks to a 13-1 record and a Big Ten Championship,
A transfer from UCF and Oklahoma, at UO the 5-11, 205-pound QB from Mililani, Hawaii completed 73 percent of his passes for 3,857 yards and 30 touchdowns, quickly becoming a fan favorite for resourcefulness in the pocket and positive demeanor.