The incident, which immediately went viral, came on the same day the team named rookie Dillon Gabriel their new starter — but Sanders’ silent treatment quickly overshadowed what should have been Gabriel’s moment in the spotlight. The silent treatment created an immediate stir in the Browns facility, with team PR staff quickly shutting down the unusual media session. Meanwhile, Sanders’ father, NFL legend Deion Sanders, apparently approved of his son’s antics, responding on social media with “10 laughing emojis and he said, ‘good one, son. Instead of the focus remaining on Gabriel’s opportunity, Sanders’ bizarre media approach became the day’s biggest story. What remains to be seen is whether Sanders’ silent treatment will become a footnote in Browns’ history or a defining moment in the young quarterback’s career.