Cleveland Browns Place Dillon Gabriel on Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns have decided to retain second-year quarterback Dillon Gabriel and sixth-round draft pick Taylen Green as part of their roster, which also includes starter Deshaun Watson and backup Shedeur Sanders.

However, Gabriel will not be available for the Browns in the immediate future as he has been placed on injured reserve due to a back injury. This decision follows his performance in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots, where he completed 12 of 15 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns. Gabriel will miss at least the first four games of the upcoming season, with the Browns set to face the New York Jets in Week 5.

Reports suggest that the Browns' general manager, Andrew Berry, strategically used the injured reserve designation to maintain control over Gabriel, especially as the team navigates its quarterback situation. With speculation surrounding Watson's position, Gabriel could potentially step into a starting role if circumstances change during the season.