QB Dillon Gabriel became the person the offense looked to help generate points when he was named the starting quarterback before Week 5.
Being the starter came with the need to build chemistry with the offense, including WR Jerry Jeudy. Before his first start, Gabriel said he would be surprised if he found anyone who thinks more highly of Jeudy than himself.
Gabriel has targeted Jeudy 18 times in his first two games this season, more than any other pass catcher. Although Jeudy had seven receptions in those two games, between Gabriel and Jeudy, both believe they are going to get on the same page consistently.
"I think Jerry (Jeudy is) hardest on himself and wants to play at a level for us as a team, but also, himself as well, but I don't think that's ever going to stop our approach," Gabriel said. "We believe in Jerry. Jerry believes in himself, and I think we're going to just continue to work at it. We've got it. It's one of those things you have to work your way through. I don't want to keep sounding mundane and saying the same thing, but it starts with me and being able to help that connection."
The process of building chemistry with Jeudy starts at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus with moments before, in and after practice, according to Gabriel. Moments like the pair throwing with one another in warmups or Jeudy getting extra yards at the top of routes help build the relationship between quarterback and receiver.
In addition to the work Jeudy is doing with Gabriel, he is putting time in to start Week 7 with a fresh mindset.
"(I release frustration) by staying consistent and preparing," Jeudy said. "Just doing more than I did the previous week, whether that's running more routes after practice, catching more balls on the jugs machine, or studying more. That's what you have to do."
Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said on Oct. 9 Jeudy is at the top of his list for guys who care, and that they trust Jeudy to be someone who makes plays for the Browns. Head coach Kevin Stefanski echoed Rees' comments and said Jeudy is going to provide for the Browns in any way he can.
"Obviously, he's a leader – we put a lot on his plate. We ask him to do a lot," Stefanski said. "So, he just needs to do what he's capable of doing. I've seen it many, many times."
Browse photos of the Cleveland Browns practicing at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus as they prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold (42) and Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Tre Avery (28) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Simeon Barrow Jr. (58) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Offensive tackle KT Leveston (72) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running Backs Coach Duce Staley during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Eugene Asante (36) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Center Luke Wypler (56) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Center Luke Wypler (56) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Tyson Campbell (7) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Safeties Coach Ephraim Banda during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Eugene Asante (36) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Safety Christopher Edmonds (41) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond (16) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Simeon Barrow Jr. (58) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Eugene Asante (36) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Coordinator of Team Logistics Wat Adair during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Assistant Defensive Line Coach Adam Morris during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Jerome Baker (17) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive end Sam Kamara (92) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Eugene Asante (36) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Safety Damontae Kazee (23) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold (42) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (64) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Simeon Barrow Jr. (58) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Simeon Barrow Jr. (58) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Dee Williams (29) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold (42) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Tight end Sal Cannella (87) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Wide receiver Malachi Corley (83) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Assistant Defensive Line Coach Adam Morris during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive tackle Simeon Barrow Jr. (58) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running back Raheim Sanders (35) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) and Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Defensive lineman Adin Huntington (98) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Tre Avery (28) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Offensive tackle KT Leveston (72) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21), Defensive back Jarrick Bernard-Converse (20) and Safety Christopher Edmonds (41) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on October 15, 2025.
Gabriel and Jeudy can make big plays for the Browns in Week 7 at home against the Dolphins. Miami's defense has given up the third-most yards and the fourth-most points in the NFL. Against Miami, opposing quarterbacks are also moving the ball through the air, gaining 10.11 yards per completion.
In his first home start and third NFL start, Stefanski said he is looking for continued improvement from Gabriel. Stefanski doesn't need Gabriel to be perfect but wants him to steadily grow more confident in commanding the offense.
"Operationally, different than a road environment, but no different than any young player to just build on the things that you're doing well," Stefanski said. "Our job as coaches is to identify some of the things that we can help them with. But incremental improvements with our young players are what's most important."
Between Gabriel and Jeudy, there are plays both of them want back. However, Gabriel emphasized they are expected to deliver in crucial moments, and they need to do that every week.
"I think from play to play, there are a lot of things that you want back, and you take notes on, and you want to continue to emphasize," Gabriel said. "But I think the common theme is when you need it, you have to go get it. And that's kind of what we need to do."
