The Browns are up to four quarterbacks on their active roster. They announced on Monday that they have activated Dillon Gabriel from the injured reserve list. Gabriel went on the list with a back injury ahead of Week 1 and was at the end of the 21-day practice window that opened when he was designated for return. Gabriel joins Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and rookie Taylen Green on the 53-man roster in Cleveland. Head coach Todd Monken indicated this summer that he was comfortable with that arrangement and did so again at a Monday press conference ahead of the roster move. Tight end Carsen Ryan was waived in a corresponding move. He appeared in six games and saw almost all of his playing time on special teams
Whenever Matthew Stafford decides to retire, he’ll go down as arguably the best quarterback in franchise history for two teams. That was true before his performance on Sunday, as the Rams beat the Raiders. But Stafford helped solidify that status by passing Roman Gabriel as the team’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns. He’s now the first player in the modern history of the league to hold a franchise record in passing TDs for two separate franchises, as he left Detroit as that team’s all-time leader in the category. “Just super appreciative of all the guys that have helped me do that,” Stafford said in his postgame press conference on Sunday. “Catching touchdowns and throwing touchdowns isn’t a one-man job, it takes a lot of people to block and get open, and coaches to draw plays. A cool thing, didn’t really know that was going to happen today, but fired up. “It just means you’re old and you’ve played a lot of ball,” Stafford later added. “You wore yourself thin enough at a certain place where they moved on. No, but it’s a cool thing, and I touched on it a bit earlier. My name’s in there, but so many coaches, players, teammates just had so much to do with that, and so I appreciate all those guys. It’s been a heck of a ride, enjoy doing what I do, still love it, and look forward to doing some more.” When Stafford departed the Lions in early 2021, he had 282 touchdown passes, well ahead of Bobby Layne, who was No. 2 at that time with 118. But since then, Jared Goff has advanced to No. 2 in Lions franchise history with 163. It stands to reason that Goff could surpass Stafford eventually if the quarterback’s career continues on its current path. Goff is No. 6 in Rams passing touchdowns at 107. Roman Gabriel (154), Jim Everett (142), Marc Bulger (122), and Norm Van Brocklin (118) are between Stafford and Goff on the franchise list
For the second time in his career, Matthew Stafford has reached No. 1. With his 11-yard touchdown pass to Puka Nacua in the second quarter, Stafford became the Rams’ all-time leader in passing touchdowns. He is also the Lions’ franchise leader with 282 touchdowns in 165 games. Los Angeles leads the Raiders 21-3 in the second quarter. He is the first player to hold the franchise record for touchdown passes for two of the current 32 NFL clubs. On Sunday, Stafford passed Roman Gabriel who held the previous record with 154 touchdown passes in 130 games from 1962 to 1972. Stafford now has 155, accomplishing the feat in 81 games. On Sunday, he threw two touchdowns to Davis Allen before his throw to Nacua. On Sunday, Stafford is 15-of-17 for 126 yards with three touchdowns so far in the first half
The Browns took a number of players off their injury report on Friday, but they also made one significant addition. Cornerback Denzel Ward was limited in the team’s final practice before facing the Titans because of a hand injury. Ward is listed as questionable to play on Sunday. Head coach Todd Monken told reporters that he is hopeful that Ward will be able to play. If he does, he’ll join offensive tackle Tytus Howard, defensive tackle Maliek Collins, defensive tackle Mason Graham, center Elgron Jenkins, running back Quinshon Judkins, and linebacker Carson Schwesinger as none of them have injury designations. Safety Grant Delpit (concussion, shoulder), running back Dylan Sampson (knee), and linebacker Quincy Williams (neck) are also listed as questionable. Defensive tackle Kalia Davis (quad), quarterback Dillon Gabriel (back), defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (ankle), and offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (back) have all been ruled out
The Browns opened the practice window for quarterback Dillon Gabriel and defensive tackle Kalia Davis, the team announced Tuesday. The players will have 21 days to practice before the Browns have to decide whether to activate them back to the 53-player roster. The team can activate them at any point between now and then. Gabriel injured his back in the Browns’ final preseason game, and the team placed him on injured reserve Aug. 30. The Browns already have Deshaun Watson, Shadeur Sanders and Taylen Green at the position on their roster. Davis injured his quadriceps during a training camp practice. The Browns also announced they signed wide receiver James Proche II and defensive tackle Chris Williams to their practice squad. They cut running back Eric Gray, punter Wes Pahl and offensive tackle Xavier Truss from their practice squad
The Cleveland Browns might be willing to trade one of their backup quarterbacks, Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel, for the right price, according to insider Jeremy Fowler
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