Gabriel shines in preseason finale as Monken weighs quarterback options
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Dillon Gabriel performed well in the preseason finale against the Patriots on Thursday night. Following the game, Todd Monken did not commit to retaining four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. This performance adds to the competition among the quarterbacks as the team finalizes its roster ahead of the regular season. Moving forward, the team will need to decide how many quarterbacks to carry into the upcoming games.
- •Dillon Gabriel impressed in the preseason finale against the Patriots.
- •Todd Monken avoided committing to four quarterbacks on the roster.
- •The game took place on Thursday night.
- •Roster cuts are imminent as the team approaches the regular season.
- 5:50 AMESPN NFL — Gabriel shines, but Monken noncommittal on 4 QBs
"Todd Monken sidestepped a question about keeping four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster after Dillon Gabriel impressed in the preseason finale against the Patriots on Thursday night.
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