Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Gabriel remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and that he will provide an update about the team's plans at quarterback Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Gabriel suffered a concussion during Cleveland's loss to the Steelers on Sunday, paving the way for Shedeur Sanders to take over in relief to begin the third quarter. Neither rookie was particularly effective, with Gabriel completing seven of 10 pass attempts for 68 yards without a touchdown or INT, and Sanders completing four of 16 pass attempts for 47 yards and an interception. If Gabriel isn't able to make some sort of tangible step in his recovery by the time the Browns return to practice Wednesday, the team may prepare as though Sanders will line up under center versus the Raiders in Week 12.

The Falcons placed Penix (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Atlanta is still evaluating Penix to determine the severity of the left knee injury he sustained in Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Panthers, but with his move to IR, the second-year quarterback will miss at least four games. Kirk Cousins is slated to take over as the Falcons' new starting signal-caller in Penix's absence. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network previously relayed that Penix aggravated an existing bone bruise and knee sprain while also suffering damage to the ACL in his left knee. During his college career, the 25-year-old underwent surgeries to address ACL tears in his right knee in 2018 and 2020, and he also suffered season-ending shoulder injuries in 2019 and 2021.

Dart remains in the league's concussion protocol, but the Giants are optimistic he'll be able to return in time for next Sunday's game against the Lions, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Dart missed the Week 11 loss to the Packers and has been checked for a concussion four times already this season, but it sounds like there's a chance the rookie quarterback will be back under center for Week 12 in Detroit. In Dart's absence against Green Bay, Jameis Winston made the start and completed 19 of 29 pass attempts for 201 scoreless yards and one interception. If Dart is unable to play against the Lions, Winston likely would make another start.

Penix (knee) will be placed on injured reserve after he aggravated a bone bruise and knee sprain and sustained damage to his ACL in Sunday's loss to the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Additionally, according to Rapoport, Penix may need ACL reconstruction, which would obviously end his season and come with a lengthy rehab. However, it sounds like Penix is seeking additional opinions on the injury. With Penix expected to head to injured reserve, Kirk Cousins would be in line to start at least the next four games, and Penix would be ineligible to play before Week 16. The 3-7 Falcons have lost five straight games, and their season is circling the drain quickly. It may already be at the point that bringing Penix back at the end of the season wouldn't be worth it.

Stroud is still in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Monda, and his availability for Thursday's home game against the Bills remains uncertain, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Stroud has missed two straight games and now faces a short week of preparation before Houston's appearance on Thursday Night Football, and he has yet to resume practicing. As such, if Stroud remains a non-participant Monday, it will forecast Davis Mills drawing another start. Even if Stroud gets back on the practice field Monday, there are no guarantees he'll be available Thursday, as before returning to game action the 2023 first-round pick will need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist.

The Jets plan to have Taylor replace Justin Fields as their starting quarterback for Sunday's game in Baltimore, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

Taylor previously relieved Fields during New York's loss to the Panthers in Week 7 and then appeared set to take over as the team's starter Week 8, but a knee contusion suffered versus Carolina derailed that opportunity. However, Fields' continued struggles as a passer now pave the way for Taylor to take over under center Week 12. With Garrett Wilson (knee) on injured reserve, Taylor may be challenged to rack up notable production through the air, though improving upon Fields' average of 139.9 passing yards per game is a more than reasonable target. Adonai Mitchell, John Metchie and Tyler Johnson will operate as Taylor's top wideouts versus Baltimore.

Penix is believed to have suffered a season-ending partially torn ACL in Sunday's overtime loss to the Panthers, James Palmer of The Athletic reports.

Things continue to sound ominous for Penix, who was forced to exit Sunday's Week 11 loss to Carolina in the second half with a knee injury. Signs are pointing toward Penix missing the remainder of the 2025 season, though he's currently seeking a second opinion on the injury. Kirk Cousins appears to be in line to start next Sunday against the Saints and potentially beyond. Penix has already torn the ACL in his left knee twice throughout his playing career, dating back to college.

The Jets are expected to bench Fields in favor of veteran backup Tyrod Taylor for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

Fields improved as a passer slightly during New York's loss to the Patriots on Thursday Night Football in Week 11, completing 15 of 26 passes for 116 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions, but as has been the norm he did much of his damage on the ground with 11 carries for 67 yards and another TD. Despite the context of Fields working without top wideout Garrett Wilson (knee, IR), his struggles through the air now appear to have officially cost him his tenure as the Jets' starter. Expect head coach Aaron Glenn to confirm the QB change prior to New York next taking the practice field, which will occur Wednesday, at the latest. It remains to be seen whether Fields will work as the No. 2 option behind Taylor.

Cousins could serve as Atlanta's starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2025 campaign with Michael Penix feared to have sustained a season-ending knee injury during Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Cousins entered Sunday's loss in the third quarter, completing six of 14 passes for 48 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions while gaining two yards on one carry. Previously, Cousins started Week 8 against the Dolphins with Penix sidelined due to a bone bruise in his knee, completing 21 of 31 pass attempts for 173 yards and again being held without a touchdown or interception. Penix is reportedly seeking a second opinion on his knee injury, but if his season is indeed over, Cousins will take over under center beginning with Sunday's game in New Orleans . At this stage of his career, the 37-year-old signal-caller hasn't yet demonstrated enough upside to warrant consideration in single-quarterback formats, and his prospects will be further diminished if top wideout Drake London (knee) also misses time.

The Falcons believe the knee injury Penix suffered during Sunday's overtime loss to the Panthers could be season-ending, though the quarterback will seek a second opinion, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Penix was initially reported to have aggravated a bone bruise that forced him to miss a Week 8 contest versus the Dolphins, but the injury instead appears to be far more significant. He already suffered two ACL tears in his left knee during college. If the second-year quarterback is indeed done for the year, he will wrap up 2025 with a 60.1 percent completion rate, 1,982 passing yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions in nine games, in addition to 21 carries for 70 yards and a score. Veteran backup Kirk Cousins looks slated to draw another start on the road against New Orleans in Week 12 at the very least, and he could handle the No. 1 role for the remainder of the campaign.