Dillon Gabriel, the quarterback wearing No. 8 for the Cleveland Browns, is set to make his debut against the Minnesota Vikings in London. This marks a significant milestone as he will be the team’s 41st starting quarterback since the franchise’s return to the NFL in 1999.
Dillon Gabriel’s Historic Start
With Gabriel’s upcoming start, Cleveland continues its trend of frequent quarterback changes. Since 1999, the Browns have seen 41 different quarterbacks take the field as starters. This number is notably higher than that of other NFL teams.
Comparison with Other Teams
In contrast, the Chicago Bears, who have had 30 different starters during the same period, follow the Browns in the list of quarterback changes.
- 41 starting quarterbacks since 1999: Cleveland Browns
- 30 starting quarterbacks since 1999: Chicago Bears
The List of Quarterbacks
The Browns’ extensive list of starting quarterbacks includes notable names like:
- Tim Couch
- Brady Quinn
- Baker Mayfield
- Deshaun Watson
- Dorian Thompson-Robinson
- P.J. Walker
- And now Dillon Gabriel
Despite the transition between quarterbacks, the Browns have faced struggles. The last sixteen quarterbacks who made their first career starts with the team have unfortunately not secured a victory. The last win for a Cleveland quarterback during their first start dates back to Eric Zeier. This victory occurred in 1996, in a season just before the franchise was reestablished as the Baltimore Ravens.
Looking Forward
As Gabriel prepares for his first NFL start, fans hope he can change the team’s fortunes. With the support of the coaching staff and the community, there is optimism for success against the Vikings.
