Gabriel Injury Shakes Browns QB Future | NFL News

0:00On September 7, so, Dylan Gabriel, the Browns quarterback, is dealing with a back injury that's landed him on injured reserve. He's got to sit out at least the first four games, but he can return after that. The coach thinks he tweaked it during the preseason finale, trying to make a play on a zone read. It's a tough break because he was actually balling out in that last preseason game, throwing for a bunch of yards and touchdowns. This injury comes at a time when his future with the team is already a bit up in the air. He was a third round pick last year and got some starts as a rookie, but it was a mixed bag. Now, with him sideline, the Browns are leaning on Dishon Watson to start week one, with Shader Sanders as the back up. Coach Monkin gave the team a few days off before training camp really ramps up for the season opener. Gabriel used that break to get away with his wife and some teammates, including linebacker, Carson, Schwestinger. It sounds like a much-needed reset before he starts his recovery process and gets ready to rejoin the team. The situation with Gabriel is interesting because, once he's healthy, the Browns have a decision to make.

1:05He's got starting experience and a cheap contract, which could make him a trade piece. Or, they might just keep him around as insurance, especially considering Watson's own injury history. It's a lot of moving parts at the quarterback position for Cleveland. They're heading into the season with Watson under center, but the depth chart behind him is definitely something to watch, especially with Gabriel's. Situation's still developing. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day.