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Browns activate Dillon Gabriel – AFC North roundup
The Browns activate quarterback Dillon Gabriel from injured reserve and return to a four-QB roster, while the Ravens move to add veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins.
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Roster shuffling, not game action, drove the news cycle in the AFC North, where the Cleveland Browns made a notable quarterback move and the Baltimore Ravens looked to bolster their secondary. No team in the division played yesterday, but the race remains tight, with the Browns (5-2) and Steelers (5-2) on top, the Bengals at 4-2 and the Ravens at 4-3.
Browns bring Dillon Gabriel off injured reserve
As relayed by Pro Football Rumors, the Cleveland Browns activated quarterback Dillon Gabriel from injured reserve on Monday following a team announcement. The move returns Cleveland to a four-quarterback setup, a clear nod to how much the organization values depth under center for a club sitting at 5-2 in the AFC North race.
To make room on the 53-man roster, the Browns waived tight end Carsen Ryan, according to the same report. The swap underscores the constant in-season balancing act between supporting the passing game with depth at skill positions and protecting the most important spot on the field with extra quarterback insurance.
Ravens add ex-Steelers safety Rayshawn Jenkins
On defense, the Baltimore Ravens (4-3) were active. Pro Football Rumors reports that safety Rayshawn Jenkins, recently released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, has agreed to a deal with the Ravens, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The veteran thus stays in the AFC North and shifts directly from one divisional rival to another.
For the Steelers (5-2), the news underlines how brief Jenkins’ stint in Pittsburgh turned out to be, while for Baltimore it represents an in-season injection of experience into the secondary. The fact that he quickly found a landing spot within the same division speaks to how his profile is viewed around the AFC North.
Quiet day for Bengals and Steelers otherwise
The Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) did not feature in Monday’s transaction headlines but remain firmly in contention in what is shaping up as a four-team battle. Beyond the ripple effect of Jenkins’ move, the Steelers had no additional reported changes. The coming weeks will show how Cleveland’s quarterback reshuffle and Baltimore’s secondary addition affect a divisional race with virtually no margin for error.