Dillon Gabriel

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		10	937	7	2	80.8
2025		10	937	7	2	80.8

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Dillon Gabriel's value math nets a C- Contract Value Index — placing the deal in a clear band relative to the league median at QB. At $1.6M AAV across four years, Gabriel's rookie scale contract carries minimal salary risk for the organization, but the accompanying F performance grade and F sentiment reading reveal why Cleveland has begun exploring alternatives rather than investing developmental capital. Gabriel logged limited impact in 2025, and the recent headlines about his "expendable" status reflect genuine organizational doubt—the Browns have made it clear through roster moves and public statements that they lack confidence in him as a franchise solution. Quarterback deals at this salary tier typically represent depth insurance or a sunk developmental cost, and Gabriel's current standing suggests he's drifting toward the latter category. The offseason narrative around trade speculation and internal competition signals the Browns are in evaluation mode, unwilling to commit further resources to his development despite his youth and low financial burden. Unless Gabriel demonstrates marked improvement in training camp—now 91 days away before the regular season—his roster survival, let alone contract value, becomes the central question rather than his long-term ceiling.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Dillon's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Dillon Gabriel's performance grade lands at F, capturing how he stacks up at QB this season. The rookie is operating well below the threshold for NFL-caliber quarterback play, with a career 80.8 passer rating that sits squarely in replacement-level territory and signals fundamental execution problems rather than developmental growing pains—a distinction that matters when evaluating whether a third-round pick merits a second opportunity. Gabriel's 2025 season: 1 tackle, 10 games of action underscores minimal physical contribution to the field and durability questions exacerbated by a recent concussion that prompted the organization to accelerate evaluation of his backup. The immediate organizational response—media reports of trade interest, open competition for the starting role, and the entrance of rookie rival Shedeur Sanders into live action—reflects genuine institutional doubt rather than typical rookie patience, a stark signal that Cleveland's front office views him as expendable rather than developmentally on track. At 25 years old in his first professional season, Gabriel faces a credibility crisis on the field that extends beyond typical rookie adjustments; his modest $1.6M contract and lack of leverage mean his roster survival hinges entirely on preseason performance and competitive scrimmaps against internal challengers. Unless Gabriel demonstrates marked improvement in training camp, his standing figures to deteriorate further, with displacement or trade becoming the relevant organizational question rather than starting role security.

How Dillon Compares at the Position

Dillon Gabriel ranks 100th of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Dillon between Gardner Minshew (F) just ahead and Kenny Pickett (F) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Dillon Gabriel enters 2026 as a legitimately struggling quarterback facing serious competition for his roster spot, with a D+ performance grade reflecting genuine on-field deficiencies rather than media noise. The headlines about reality checks and rival opportunities are not clickbait—they reflect authentic concerns about his ability to execute at an NFL level, evidenced by a career 80.8 passer rating that sits well below league average. At $1.6M annually, Gabriel remains a low-cost depth option, but the Browns' openness to competition signals organizational doubt about his viability as a starting solution. While the fiancée announcement represents normal life progression, it does not meaningfully impact what appears to be a credibility crisis on the field. Unless Gabriel demonstrates marked improvement during training camp and preseason, his standing figures to deteriorate further, with roster survival itself becoming the relevant question rather than starting role security.