Cleveland Browns place Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve during roster cuts

The Cleveland Browns reduced their roster to 53 players ahead of the 2026-27 NFL regular season. While the team trimmed its quarterback room from four players to three, it opted to place Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve rather than trade or release him. Gabriel suffered a back injury during the team's final preseason game against the New England Patriots, where he recorded 186 passing yards and three touchdowns. By designating him to return from injured reserve, the organization retains his rights while gaining additional time to seek potential trade partners. Interested teams may include the Atlanta Falcons, led by former Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, and the Los Angeles Chargers, who feature offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Gabriel must sit out at least the first four games of the regular season due to his placement on the injured reserve list.

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