Cleveland BrownsquarterbackDillon Gabrielgotthe first (unofficial) start of his NFL career Saturdayagainst the defending championPhiladelphia Eagles. He completed 13-of-18 pass attempts for 143 yards and had an interception and lost fumble in two quarters of action. News 5 Cleveland sideline reporterAditi Kinkhabwala asked him during the gameabout handling "the noise" around theBrowns' quarterback competition. "There are entertainers and there are competitors, and I totally understand that," Gabriel said. "And my job is to compete, and that's what I'm focused on doing. Of course, we're doing this (interview) midgame, but it's something that I'll get used to and I just want to be the best teammate that I can be and create an environment where we can all go do our best work. That's all we want to do." "There's entertainers and there's competitors... my job is to compete."@_dillongabriel_is focused in.pic.twitter.com/FyjcztPPlF — NFL (@NFL)August 16, 2025 How did Dillon Gabriel play today?Grading Browns rookie QB vs. Eagles Quinshon Judkins latest:Browns' rookie RB won't be charged, per Broward State Attorney's Office Many interpreted his comments as a shot at fellow Browns rookie quarterbackShedeur Sanders. After theBrowns' 22-13 win over Philadelphia, Gabriel clarified what he meant by "entertainers" and "competitors." "First off, I am all about our team, you know what I mean?" Gabriel said. "And each other. I would never make that, and I've said it before, that's why it's interesting. But, for me, I've explained it. Entertainers are you all (in the media). Competitor, that's what I am and all my teammates, and we both have jobs to do. So that's it." When asked if he was referring to the media as "entertainers," Gabriel confirmed it. Sanders started the Browns' first preseason game againstCarolinaand completed 14-of-23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. He was potentially going to start Saturday's game against Philadelphia butsuffered a minor oblique injuryand is day-to-day. "We will treat it day-to-day and see how he responds," Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said. "But we want to be smart. He's a thrower, so you can't push that thing." Key word for Cam Ward?Patience. The Titans still have a long way to go Veteran quarterbackJoe Flaccois currently expected to win the Browns' starting job this season but there's still plenty to sort out behind him. Here's how the depth chart currently stands: Joe Flacco Kenny Pickett Shedeur Sanders Dillon Gabriel Tyler Huntley Deshaun Watson(injured reserve) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Browns QB Dillon Gabriel denies taking shot at Shedeur Sanders