Following Friday's practice, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was questioned by media about a practice decision he made about the two quarterbacks, causing a firestorm of emotions on social media as readers strongly questioned a Browns reporter. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was asked why Gabriel took the first snaps on offense ahead of Sanders.

Sanders tumbled to the fifth round of the NFL draft — where the Browns threw him a lifeline by trading up to No. 144 with the Seahawks to select him. On Friday, he went second in team drills, 11-on-11s and red-zone drills to Dillon Gabriel, who was drafted No. 94 in the third round.

Shedeur Sanders began the process Friday of trying to show he can be a factor in the Browns’ quarterback competition.