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Cleveland Browns keep Dillon Gabriel on 53-man roster

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:49 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Cleveland Browns keep Dillon Gabriel on 53-man roster

Summary

The Cleveland Browns are reportedly retaining quarterback Dillon Gabriel on their 53-man roster for the regular season. This decision marks the second consecutive year the team has opted to carry three quarterbacks. Gabriel, who made six starts as a rookie last season, joins starter Deshaun Watson and primary backup Shedeur Sanders in the quarterback room. Head coach Todd Monken previously named Watson the starter following a preseason competition against Sanders. Cleveland finished the previous season with a 1-5 record in games started by Gabriel and a 3-4 record in games started by Sanders. The Browns open their regular season schedule against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Status Watch

•Dillon Gabriel joins Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders on the roster
•The Browns are carrying three quarterbacks into the regular season
•Todd Monken named Watson the starting quarterback
•Cleveland begins its season against the Jacksonville Jaguars

Latest Updates

8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Browns put Dillon Gabriel on IR as they set initial 53-man roster
6:10 PMYahoo Sports — QB Dillon Gabriel will reportedly make Browns' 53-man roster

What they're saying

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Sunday's report that quarterback Dillon Gabriel would make the 53-man roster in Cleveland was incorrect, but he has not been waived by the Browns.
— Yahoo Sports