Cleveland Browns rookie Taylen Green prepares for potential NFL quarterback action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Taylen Green secured a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster after Dillon Gabriel was placed on injured reserve with a back injury. The sixth-round draft pick gained attention during the preseason by demonstrating notable athleticism, including a 30-yard run during a game against the New England Patriots. Head coach Todd Monken and the team are evaluating how to potentially incorporate Green's physical skill set into the offense this season. Despite his raw passing development, Green maintains a rigorous study routine to prepare for unexpected opportunities in the huddle. The Browns face a regular season schedule where quarterback depth has historically proven necessary, keeping the rookie in active consideration for playing time.
- •Taylen Green earned a 53-man roster spot following an injury to Dillon Gabriel.
- •The rookie quarterback was selected in the sixth round of the draft.
- •Green recorded a 30-yard run in a preseason game against the New England Patriots.
- •Coaching staff highlights Green's study habits and note-taking during team walkthroughs.
- •Cleveland is considering potential offensive packages to utilize Green's athletic ability.
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns: Rookie QB working to be more than just a physical threat
"Taylen Green is living the dream but also putting in the extra work needed from a QB who still has much to prove.
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