Dillon Gabriel clears the air on viral comments viewed as shot at Shedeur Sanders

by: Nick Schultz 47 minutes ago NickSchultz_7

After his comments about “ entertainers and competitors ” made their way across social media, Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel cleared the air. He made it clear those remarks were not meant at any player after some viewed them as aimed at Shedeur Sanders .

Gabriel pointed out “entertainers and competitors” during his in-game interview with the Browns’ TV broadcast Saturday as he made his first preseason start. He made it clear there was no mal-intent, and he was simply referring to the role of the media – which he respects.

To Gabriel, his job is to compete. That’s his mindset as he goes through the Browns’ quarterback competition and why he’s taking that approach.

“All you in this room [media members] are entertainers… I’m a competitor.”

Dillon Gabriel clarifies who he was referring to in his “entertainers and competitors” comment during his mid-game interview that drew attention. pic.twitter.com/7GbVCzQAj1

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“All of you in this room are entertainers,” Gabriel said after the game. “And you have a job to do, and I respect it. I’m a competitor, so I have a job to do, as well. I think just understanding that, that’s how I’ve lived by it and I’ve said that multiple times. Definitely not a new quote, but something that I’ve definitely said before.”

When asked about social media’s reaction to the in-game comments, Dillon Gabriel reiterated his desire to be a good teammate and help lift everyone up. That’s why his focus is on competing.

“First off, I’m all about our team, each other,” Gabriel said. “I would never mean that. I’ve said it before. That’s why it’s interesting. For me, I’ve explained it. Entertainers are you all. Competitor, that’s what I am and all my teammates. We all have jobs to do. That’s it.”

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