Browns' Kevin Stefanski refuses to confirm Shedeur Sanders as backup quarterback despite Joe Flacco trade

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With Joe Flacco getting traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, it seemed obvious the Cleveland Browns would move Shedeur Sanders up the depth chart to back up Dillon Gabriel at the quarterback position heading into Week 6. 

That was until head coach Kevin Stefanski refused to confirm that on Wednesday during his press conference. 

Stefanski was asked if Sanders would be his "number two" behind Gabriel heading into their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) at the line of scrimmage in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. (Bob Donnan/Imagn Images)

"Well, first I’d tell you is the Joe trade took us by surprise," Stefanski began. "That was not something that we saw coming. You know, they called us, and it happened very fast, and happened not too long ago. So, still working through all roster types of things. I always have to be mindful of our players, and our players' development and I want to make sure that I’m always doing what’s best for our players and, of course, our team. But with young players, I’m always thinking about last week, making the change to Dillon (Gabriel). 

"You have to think long and hard about that, because these are young players that you’re so invested in their development. So, I’ll let the week play out and make a decision later on."

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