With Jaxson Dart dealing with a major injury, the New York Giants are expected to start looking for help at quarterback. That search could lead them to Cleveland, where the Browns may have more than one passer worth discussing in trade talks.
Dillon Gabriel looks like the cleaner fit if the Giants want a short-term answer. He brings plenty of college experience, and he also saw action in several regular-season games for Cleveland last year.
For a team trying to stabilize the position and lean on its defense, Gabriel could step in and help manage the offense. He is currently on injured reserve.
Shedeur Sanders is a different kind of target. He would bring more baggage, more attention and a more complicated conversation for New York.
There were rumors during the 2025 draft that the Giants were interested in drafting Sanders, and if that interest still exists, he could be on their radar again. But the off-the-field noise around Sanders could also make the Giants hesitate.
Sanders said he didn’t feel like he “hit it off” with the Giants during the draft process, though John Harbaugh was not the coach at that time. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes New York should still make the call:
From Cleveland’s side, this is the kind of situation that could force a decision. If the Browns get enough value back in draft picks or players, they should at least consider moving one of their quarterbacks. Once Gabriel is healthy, keeping everyone on the roster could become difficult, which gives Cleveland a real reason to explore a trade.
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