Quinshon Judkins is activated for Sunday's clash with Baltimore, with no injury designation. The Browns signed the former Buckeye to a rookie deal on Sept. 6 after selecting him 36th overall in 2025, and Cleveland waived Gage Larvadain to clear space. Judkins will wear number 10 as they travel to M&T Bank Stadium for a 1 p.m. kickoff.

Expect a measured rookie introduction in a tough matchup. If Judkins shows explosiveness, he could claim a modest early role with 6–10 touches and a few return opportunities, potentially paving the way for a larger leash in coming weeks depending on game flow and efficiency.

Dillon Gabriel’s Browns debut produced instant points against the Eagles. He moved the chains on the opening possession, completing every pass for 29 yards across four attempts and guiding a 13‑play, 63‑yard drive that ended with Ahmani Marshall’s five‑yard TD run after a 16‑yard Gage Larvadain end‑around. A botched extra point left Cleveland with a 6–0 lead.

The rookie third‑rounder looked decisive, shaking off an early sack and converting three straight third downs on the drive. With injuries sidelining Shedeur Sanders and Kenny Pickett, this outing elevated the stakes in Cleveland’s four‑man quarterback competition and underscored why Gabriel is in the mix for meaningful reps this season.

Sunday’s showcase set the tone for a potentially tight QB competition, as the Browns balance Gabriel’s accuracy with Sanders’ floor and the rest of the group. The opening sequence didn’t just flash a spark—it signaled how Cleveland might deploy its rookie signal‑callers and gadget plays as the season unfolds.

The Browns are carving out a decision at receiver this summer, with six roster spots typically allotted and two up for grabs beyond the likely locks. The battle pits Gage Larvadain, a 22-year-old South Carolina speedster, against Kaden Davis, a 26-year-old Northwest Missouri State veteran whose NFL-USFL journey has sharpened his route-running and catch consistency. Cleveland is expected to keep DeAndre Carter as the fifth option, leaving Davis and Larvadain in a head-to-head contest for the final slot, slot duties, and return duties. Davis drew first-blood in the public eye with a two-TD preseason game, while Larvadain flashed in multiple practices and grabbed a TD in the opener. The competition is less about size and more about trust, positional fit, and special-teams value as Stefanski and coaches monitor who can be trusted in the passing game when needed.