Dillon Gabriel placed on IR with back injury
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Dillon Gabriel's back injury has landed the Cleveland Browns QB on injured reserve with designation for return, per Adam Schefter. Gabriel initially hurt his back during the preseason finale, experienced pain again, and underwent an MRI that confirmed the injury was notable enough to warrant the IR move.
What this means for Cleveland's depth chart
Gabriel is off the active roster for now. Whoever is next on Cleveland's quarterback depth chart moves into a more prominent role. Fantasy managers should monitor the Browns' QB situation closely, as roster adds at the position may make sense depending on your league's format.
Roster moves to watch
Gabriel is a stash candidate in dynasty leagues if his back injury resolves on the shorter end. In redraft, he is droppable until there is more clarity on his return timeline. Watch for the Browns to potentially sign a quarterback to fill the void on the active roster.