Monken addresses Dillon Gabriel's back injury after Browns place QB on IR

Gabriel must miss at least four games before returning.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read

Todd Monken on Dillon Gabriel’s back injury that landed the QB on injured reserve to start the season #Browns https://t. Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: Cleveland made the move while trimming its initial 53-man roster on Aug. 30. Gabriel was designated for return.

Why it matters: The designation narrows Cleveland's active quarterback options to open the 2026 season. Gabriel becomes eligible to return after four games.

By the numbers: Gabriel completed 12 of 15 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns in the preseason finale.

What to watch: Watch whether Gabriel is activated when first eligible and how Cleveland manages its quarterback roster in the meantime.

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@RuiterWrongFAN 2026-09-01T01:10:17.783590+00:00

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