With the Browns' initial 53-man roster set, they also have in place who will serve as the backup quarterback behind Joe Flacco .
Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Aug. 26 that Dillon Gabriel will serve as the backup quarterback.
"I think you factor in everything, truly. You look at it from a bunch of different angles," Stefanski said on the decision. "We made the decision and feel comfortable with Dillon (Gabriel) serving that role."
Over the course of training camp, joint practices and the preseason, Gabriel demonstrated his ability to move the offense efficiently down the field and operate in the pocket. In his first preseason start against the Eagles, Gabriel moved the Browns meticulously down the field on the opening drive, completing 4-of-4 passes and converting three thi