Cleveland Browns place quarterback Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve

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.

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