Browns QBs in preseason Week 1 Deshaun Watson 0 TD, 0 INT, 98.2 passer rating Shedeur Sanders 0 TD, 1 INT, 39.6 passer rating Dillon Gabriel 0 TD, 1 INT, 27.1 passer rating <https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/3h7aouww>

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NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gabriel completed limited passes and threw two interceptions, including one to Beanie Bishop on a sail pass. Qb Deshaun Watson noted he 'was a bummer, as he threw a pick right away,' indicating poor performance in his preseason appearance.

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NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Gabriel got his shot at running the offense in the fourth quarter but struggled significantly. After picking up one first down, he took a sack for a loss of 9 yards. He then sailed a ball right to Beanie Bishop Jr. for an easy interception. Qb Deshaun Watson noted 'Gabriel was a bummer, as he threw a pick right away.' He also looked lost on 3rd-and-4 and ran into a sack for a loss of 8 yards.

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PositiveNewsAug 15, 2026Underdog NFL

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Browns QBs in preseason Week 1 Deshaun Watson 0 TD, 0 INT, 98.2 passer rating Shedeur Sanders 0, 1 INT, 39.6 passer rating Dillon Gabriel 0 TD, 1 INT, 27.1 passer rating <https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/3h7aouww>

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PositiveSleeperAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback featured as a Cleveland Browns Hidden Gem; identified as an underrated player whose efforts exceed his name recognition and is on the upswing for the 2026 season.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gabriel is listed as the Browns' third-string quarterback on the unofficial depth chart, positioned behind the Watson/Sanders competition. The 2025 third-round pick opened last season as Cleveland's backup ahead of Sanders, leading the Browns to a 1-5 record across six starts while completing 59.5% of his passes for 937 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source uses Gabriel as a cautionary example of quarterback room dysfunction, grouping him with Shedeur Sanders, Kenny Pickett, and DeShaun Watson in Cleveland last year as an example of the kind of messy four-quarterback situation the Steelers are attempting to avoid.

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NegativeUsageAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Through five training camp practices, Gabriel completed 40-of-58 passes (69.0%) with 3 TD and 3 INT, part of a four-horse QB race in Cleveland alongside Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and rookie dual-threat Taylen Green.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gabriel has starting experience and is part of Monken's interesting depth at QB for the second half of the game, alongside Shedeur Sanders and rookie Taylen Green.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dillon Gabriel, a 2025 third-round pick, is on the Browns' quarterback roster but head coach Todd Monken did not lay out a specific playing time plan for Gabriel or the other quarterbacks beyond Watson and Sanders in the preseason games.

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NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been benched, reflecting the broader NFL quarterback development crisis.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Hogs Haven

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been benched, part of a broader NFL trend of young quarterbacks struggling with development and playing time.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Hogs Haven

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been benched, indicating a loss of starting role and depth chart change; part of a broader pattern of QB benching across the NFL.

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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gabriel has entered the quarterback conversation as a potential starter option for the Browns, with some wondering if he should be considered amid the struggles of both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders throughout OTAs and training camp.

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NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Gabriel entered the starter conversation as a contingency option when both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders struggled throughout OTAs and training camp. The source notes that 'some started to wonder if Dillon Gabriel would enter the starter conversation,' indicating he was considered only as a fallback if the primary two candidates continued to underperform. However, Watson's emergence as the likely starter suggests Gabriel remains a third option rather than a serious contender for the 2026 starting role.

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NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026FFin60

Split the leftovers with Shedeur Sanders in Saturday's team periods while Deshaun Watson took every first-team rep, indicating a third-string role in the Browns' quarterback competition.

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Day 10 of Browns training camp is over. On a day when Shedeur Sanders was scheduled to practice with the starting offense, Deshaun Watson took every rep with the No. 1 unit. Sanders split the remaining reps with Dillon Gabriel.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gabriel appeared to be getting work with the second-team offense on Day 10 of Browns training camp, placing him ahead of Shedeur Sanders in the quarterback depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 8, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Gabriel appeared to be getting work with the second-team offense on Day 10, positioning him between Deshaun Watson (first team) and Shedeur Sanders (third team) in the QB rotation.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 8, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Gabriel served as the third-string QB on Saturday, splitting second-team reps with Shedeur Sanders and throwing 12 passes. Gabriel was frequently paired with Watson in drills rather than Sanders, indicating a depth chart positioning behind both Watson and Sanders in the Browns' QB competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Dillon Gabriel has emerged as a third QB candidate in the Browns' quarterback competition, with 68% of fans voting to include him in the starter race. While the source remained skeptical about his downfield throwing ability from last year, Lane Adkins of The OBR identified a significant positive change: Gabriel is keeping his eyes downfield consistently, showing improved decision-making on when to check down, throwing the ball well, and demonstrating consistency throughout the offseason process.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dillon Gabriel threw an interception during Browns training camp Day 9 when he attempted to throw downfield on the right sideline with two defenders present, resulting in CB Donovan McMillon's interception. This continues the Browns defense's strong camp performance with 16 total interceptions.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw an interception on Day 9 when he attempted to throw downfield with two defenders present, with safety Donovan McMillon picking off the pass.

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