Browns Consider Cutting Gabriel, Targeting Beck

0:00On April 9th, the Cleveland Browns might be ready to cut ties with quarterback Dylan Gabriel after a rough rookie season. They took him in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, then grabbed Shadour Sanders a couple rounds later. Gabriel started strong, but got benched as Sanders took over the final two months, leaving fans and analysts calling for a quick exit. Experts like Sarah Bedinger from NFL Spin Zone say it's time to move on and target Miami's Carson Beck in the 2026 draft. Bedinger points out Beck's familiarity with Brown's offensive coordinator Todd Munkin from their Georgia days, making it a seamless fit, cutting Gabriel clears the path for this reunion. Scouts always saw Gabriel as a backup at best, citing his limited arms strength and size despite his college experience across systems. In his first year, he didn't flash the accuracy or smarts expected, even if his stats edge, Sanders 59.5% completion versus 56.6% and just two picks to Sanders' 10.

1:03Beck isn't a surefire star either. He thrives in structure, but might struggle off script. Still, General Manager Andrew Berry has said they're open to young quarterbacks in the middle rounds and Beck's work ethic screams long-term backup. Potential. With Sanders and Deshan Watson locked in as the top options, Munkins got his work cut out to build around them. This pivot on Gabriel could reshape the depth chart and keep the Browns hunting for that steady signal caller.