Buccaneers, Falcons named top landing spots for recently-benched $6 million Browns QB
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback room is crowded, leading to speculation that one of their young signal-callers could be traded before the 2026-27 NFL season. Dillon Gabriel, a 25-year-old backup who was benched in 2025-26, is seen as a likely candidate to be moved. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons are considered top potential landing spots for Gabriel as a backup option.
- ▪The Cleveland Browns drafted three quarterbacks in recent years, creating a crowded QB room.
- ▪Deshaun Watson remains on the roster with a $45 million price tag, increasing pressure to trade one of the younger quarterbacks.
- ▪Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox identifies Dillon Gabriel as the most likely to be traded due to his fit with the previous offensive scheme.
- ▪Gabriel posted an 80.8 passer rating in six starts during the 2025-26 season, showing potential as a spot starter.
- ▪The Buccaneers lack a clear backup to Baker Mayfield, making them a logical trade partner for Gabriel.
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