Dillon Gabriel

Dillon Gabriel was second in line in quarterback snaps during team drills on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

It is still too early to be taking what is noticed in practice too seriously. Deshaun Watson continues to lead the way in the Browns quarterback room early on. It will remain a situation to monitor as the offseason progresses.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said QB Dillon Gabriel will be the backup on Sunday against the Bengals.

Fantasy Impact

Gabriel had been inactive in Week 17. He'll be available off the bench for the season finale.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel will serve as the team’s QB2 in Week 13 despite progressing out of the league’s concussion protocol.

Fantasy Impact

Gabriel was forced to miss the Browns’ Week 12 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, a gutsy win. The offense had some life with rookie Shedeur Sanders playing, and the team seems to be riding the hot hand. Both quarterbacks are limited in some regard and are fantasy QB2s, but as the team evaluates whether it will be a player in the 2026 NFL Draft, Sanders continues to get the nod.

Dillon Gabriel (concussion) was back at practice today, but has not cleared concussion protocol.

Fantasy Impact

It's not surprising, most players will make some progress over the week with a concussion, but Gabriel is likely out for Sunday. Regardless, Shedeur Sanders will be making his first start and will have all eyes on him as he makes his case to be the Browns starter moving forward.

Dillon Gabriel did not practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Gabriel remains in concussion protocol. He will likely be ruled out.