Cleveland Browns keep four quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:19 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Cleveland Browns elected to retain four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster as the NFL season approaches. Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Taylen Green hold active spots, while Dillon Gabriel remains on the injured reserve list due to a back injury. Keeping Gabriel on the reserve list allows the organization to maintain four quarterbacks without sacrificing an active roster spot for the next four weeks. This decision reflects uncertainty regarding the performance of Watson and Sanders. The front office maintains roster flexibility to address needs at other positions if necessary. Wide receiver Luke Floriea, who showed potential during the preseason, was omitted from the initial roster in favor of keeping the extra depth at quarterback.
- •Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Taylen Green occupy active roster spots.
- •Dillon Gabriel is currently on injured reserve with a back injury.
- •The team has four weeks to finalize its long-term quarterback room strategy.
- •The organization may attempt to sign Luke Floriea to the practice squad.
- •Roster flexibility allows for future adjustments to the current configuration.
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Browns QB room: Decisions around the 4 QBs are and will be complicated
- 1:19 PMDawgs By Nature — Browns QB room: Decisions around the 4 QBs are and will be complicated - Dawgs By Nature
"There’s an argument to be made for Cleveland Browns made the right call with their 4 quarterbacks.
"There’s an argument to be made for Cleveland Browns made the right call with their 4 quarterbacks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:19 PMBrowns QB room: Decisions around the 4 QBs are and will be complicated
There’s an argument to be made for Cleveland Browns made the right call with their 4 quarterbacks.
- Dawgs By NatureAug 31, 2026, 1:19 PMBrowns QB room: Decisions around the 4 QBs are and will be complicated - Dawgs By Nature
There’s an argument to be made for Cleveland Browns made the right call with their 4 quarterbacks.
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