Browns Activate QB Dillon Gabriel, Release TE Carsen Ryan

The Cleveland Browns have announced the activation of quarterback Dillon Gabriel from injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the team has waived tight end Carsen Ryan.

Dillon Gabriel, 25, originally from Hawaii, began his college career at UCF, where he started as a true freshman and played for three years before transferring to Oklahoma and then to Oregon for his final season. He achieved multiple accolades, including first-team All-American and Big 10 Player of the Year in 2024, and holds the record for the most career starts in college football history with 63. The Browns selected him in the third round of the 2025 draft, signing him to a four-year contract worth over $6 million.

In his time with the Browns in 2025, Gabriel played in nine games, completing nearly 60% of his passes for 937 yards, with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. He also contributed 86 rushing yards. Carsen Ryan, 23, played at UCLA and Utah before joining BYU for his final college season. He was drafted by the Browns in the seventh round of the 2026 draft and has appeared in six games for the team.