Dillon Gabriel

QB · #64

CLE · QB · Age 25

SIT

Dillon Gabriel's recent placement on IR signals a significant drop in his projected role for the upcoming season.

Role & volume

Over the last four games, Gabriel has seen an inconsistent snap share ranging from 2% to 100%, with a trailing average of just 38.2%. His carry share peaked at 15.6% in one game but averaged only 8% over this period.

Projected role

Gabriel's recent injury and placement on IR indicate that he is not expected to be a primary contributor for the season, with his value ranking at QB50, far from starter consideration.

Range (floor–ceiling)

Given Gabriel's current status and lack of consistent playing time, his range remains limited. His floor is effectively zero points per game due to minimal involvement, while his ceiling is capped by his QB50 value ranking.

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Current statusCLE

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Risk & Opportunity Analysis (4 flags)

Risk Flags

Injury Concerns
Gabriel opened the 2026 season on injured reserve with a back injury from the preseason finale, required to miss a minimum of four games with an earliest possible return around Week 5; the team has characterized the injury as not serious.
Roster Spot Battle
Cleveland is carrying four quarterbacks with a Day 3 rookie already ahead of him on the chart, raising the odds Gabriel is a cut or non-tender candidate in a future roster crunch if he can't distinguish himself once activated.

Opportunity Flags

Preseason Flash
In his last outing before the injury, Gabriel was highly efficient in the preseason finale, completing the large majority of his throws for multiple touchdowns and no turnovers — a sign of retained arm talent when given clean pocket reps.
Emergency Start Pathway
A quarterback room with Watson's injury history and two unproven passers ahead of Gabriel keeps a low-probability path to meaningful snaps alive once he's activated off IR.

Format Comparison

Dillon Gabriel — Format Comparison

Format	Value	vs Best
PPR 1QBBest	469	—
PPR SF	446	-23

Format

Value

vs Best

PPR 1QBBest

469

—

PPR SF

446

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