Cleveland Browns place quarterback Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Cleveland Browns placed quarterback Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve as they finalized their 53-man roster for the season. Gabriel must sit out at least the first four games of the regular season due to a back injury. Following speculation regarding the transaction, Zo Gabriel confirmed on social media that the quarterback remains under contract with the team. Cleveland currently carries Deshaun Watson as the starter, with Shedeur Sanders in the backup role and rookie Taylen Green as the third quarterback. The placement on injured reserve allows the team to maintain roster flexibility while evaluating their depth at the position. Gabriel enters the season after completing 12 of 15 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots.
- •Dillon Gabriel must miss at least the first four regular season games.
- •Zo Gabriel confirmed the quarterback is recovering from a back injury.
- •Deshaun Watson remains the Browns starting quarterback.
- •Gabriel recorded 186 passing yards and three touchdowns in his final preseason appearance.
- •Taylen Green occupies the third quarterback spot on the active roster.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Browns Send Message on Dillon Gabriel’s Status After IR Decision
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Dillon Gabriel’s Wife Sets Record Straight on Browns IR Decision
"Dillon Gabriel’s wife spoke out after the Cleveland Browns placed the quarterback on injured reserve. The post Dillon Gabriel’s Wife Sets Record Straight on Browns IR Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Browns explained their stance on Dillon Gabriel following the unexpected move. The post Browns Send Message on Dillon Gabriel’s Status After IR Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:14 AMBrowns Send Message on Dillon Gabriel’s Status After IR Decision
The Browns explained their stance on Dillon Gabriel following the unexpected move. The post Browns Send Message on Dillon Gabriel’s Status After IR Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 11:31 AMDillon Gabriel’s Wife Sets Record Straight on Browns IR Decision
Dillon Gabriel’s wife spoke out after the Cleveland Browns placed the quarterback on injured reserve. The post Dillon Gabriel’s Wife Sets Record Straight on Browns IR Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 3:25 AM‘Genuinely scary’ – NFL fans are angry and concerned after ‘indefinite’ Jalen Hurts injury update
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 2:56 AMTodd Monken helped convince Declan Doyle to take Ravens OC job
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 11:39 PMNFL predictions: Which running game excels in Browns-Ravens matchup to take over the AFC North?
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 11:28 PMMike Evans Injury Update: 49ers WR’s Week 6 Status Revealed
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 10:14 PMJerry Jeudy leads Browns' threats the Ravens cannot afford to overlook
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 10:05 PMSources: Eagles QB Hurts placed on IR, expected to be out indefinitely