Kevin Stefanski Speaks Out After Joe Flacco Replaced by Dillon Gabriel, Considers Trade Options for Shedeur Sanders Before November 4 Deadline
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has addressed the team's recent quarterback shakeup following the decision to replace Joe Flacco with Dillon Gabriel. The move comes as the Browns search for more consistency at the position, with Gabriel stepping in to lead the offense moving forward. In addition to the quarterback change, Stefanski confirmed that the team is actively weighing trade options for Shedeur Sanders as the November 4 trade deadline approaches.
“We felt Dillon gave us the best chance to move forward right now,” Stefanski said during a recent press conference. “Joe has been a great professional, but after evaluating the situation, we decided to go in a different direction. Dillon has the ability to lead, and we believe he can help us get back on track.”
As for Shedeur Sanders, who has been backing up Gabriel, Stefanski acknowledged that the team is exploring all options, including potential trade discussions before the deadline. Sanders, a promising young quarterback, has been a hot topic in trade rumors, and with the Browns’ quarterback situation evolving, it’s unclear what role he will play moving forward.
“We’re always looking to improve the team,” Stefanski continued. “That means exploring every possibility, whether that’s through trades or internal decisions. Shedeur is a talented player, and we’re taking the time to evaluate what’s best for him and for the team.”
As the trade deadline looms, the Browns are at a crossroads with their quarterback situation. Stefanski’s decisions will be key in determining how the team navigates the rest of the season, with many wondering whether the Browns will move forward with Gabriel or make a significant change before November 4.
Steelers Have Shown Interest in $33 Million Wide Receiver: Insider
The Steelers have reportedly shown interest in trading for Raiders' wide receiver Jakobi Meyers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are leading the way in the AFC North with a 4-2 record through six weeks, and while they are fresh off a surprising loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7, there are still a lot of reasons to feel good about the team’s performance so far this season. However, it’s clear that there are some areas of need the front office could be looking to address ahead of the trade deadline.
One such area is the wide receiver, where a No. 2 option has failed to emerge behind DK Metcalf to this point. With several players expected to be on the market ahead of the upcoming deadline, reports have indicated that the Steelers are showing interest in star Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.
Steelers Exploring Potential Jakobi Meyers Trade
Over the offseason, Pittsburgh swung a massive trade with the Seattle Seahawks for wide receiver DK Metcalf, seemingly giving them a solid tandem at wide receiver with George Pickens also in town. Pickens ended up getting traded to the Dallas Cowboys, though, and guys like Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson have struggled to step up and produce alongside Metcalf.
That could lead to a potential deal for Meyers, who has been viewed as a trade target all season long. With Meyers entering the final year of his contract with the Raiders, he wanted a new deal that he did not get during the offseason, leading to him requesting a trade before the start of the season. While he has continued playing for Las Vegas, he still wants to get dealt before the upcoming deadline.
The Steelers need help at wide receiver, which makes them an obvious potential landing spot for Meyers should the Raiders decide to unload him. According to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, Meyers is just one of several wide receiver trade targets that Pittsburgh has checked in on with the deadline drawing near.
“Pittsburgh, they are scouring the earth for wide receiver help, they’re looking around,” Fowler said on “SportsCenter.” “Las Vegas has Jakobi Meyers as an option … There could be a receiver moved at the deadline. Pittsburgh could be involved in those conversations.”
Should the Steelers Trade for Jakobi Meyers?
Despite playing in the Raiders’ abysmal offense, Meyers has still managed to put up decent numbers through six games, catching 29 passes for 329 yards. On paper, he’d be a solid complement for the big-play threat that Metcalf is, as Meyers excels at working out of the slot and getting open on short-to-intermediate routes.
If Meyers is up for grabs, the Steelers would be foolish not to try to get a deal done for him. Bringing him to town wouldn’t only give Rodgers another reliable option in the passing game, but it would also take some of the attention off of Metcalf from opposing secondaries. He may be a somewhat pricy option, but after putting together an aggressive offseason, swinging a deal for Meyers seems like a real possibility with the trade deadline just over a week away.
