Sanders was a late addition to the injury report prior to a matchup with the Patriots with a back injury. He travelled with the team and tested it out pregame. However, he did not suit up, with Bailey Zappe assuming the backup role behind Dillon Gabriel.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski pledged to use the team's bye week to "look at everything" following a 32-13 loss to the Patriots on Sunday. But that evaluation will not include a change at quarterback. Stefanski said Dillon Gabriel will remain the team's starter when Cleveland returns to action in Week 10 against the Jets.

We head into a weekend free of Cleveland Browns football, meaning that finding inner peace may be possible with a well-spent Sunday afternoon.

Despite struggles, the Browns are committed to building around their veteran stars and promising 2025 draft class instead of the full teardown that previously netted one playoff win.

Our other question asked what fans’ expectations are after the bye: should the team still play for the playoffs, or should they be in evaluation mode? 68% already feel it’s time the team is in evaluation mode, compared to 32% who are still hoping the team fights for an AFC North playoff spot.

Former Cleveland Mayor Dennis Kucinich is continuing his legal fight to stop the Browns from moving to a dome in Brook Park.

While MLB revels in a great World Series, it’s not hard to think of how far away the Browns remain from competing at such a high level.

The Cleveland Browns always seem to be in the cards for a quarterback change, with another change or two up in the air for the second half of the season. Josh C