Cleveland Browns keep Dillon Gabriel on 53-man roster

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:10 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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What We Know
  • 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
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  • 6:10 PMYahoo SportsQB Dillon Gabriel will reportedly make Browns' 53-man roster
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The Browns appear to be taking three quarterbacks into the regular season on their 53-man roster.

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