Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has endured a rough start to his NFL career, going 1-3 since taking over from veteran Joe Flacco. The Browns’ latest loss dropped them to 2-6 in the season, coming in a 32-13 defeat against the New England Patriots, but a Week 9 bye offered the young signal-caller a chance to take a break from football.
Dillon Gabriel and Zo Caswell Enjoy a Wholesome Date Night
Gabriel and his fiancée, Zo Caswell, made the most of the Browns’ bye week with a much-needed break before the Week 10 trip to face the 1-7 New York Jets.
The couple enjoyed a cozy date night and posed for a mirror selfie, which Caswell shared on her Instagram story with the caption “Date night” and tagging Gabriel’s handle.
The two have been together for a while, as their relationship began long before Gabriel’s NFL debut. Caswell officially joined the NFL WAGs (wives and girlfriends) circle when Gabriel signed with the Cleveland Browns in June 2025 following the NFL Draft, but their story goes back even further to middle school in Hawaii.
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They dated through high school, spending three years in a long-distance relationship after Gabriel left Hawaii to play for the University of Central Florida. When he later transferred to Oklahoma, Gabriel asked Caswell to move with him. She agreed, and two years later, in September 2024, Gabriel proposed, and they were engaged soon.
In February 2025, Caswell revealed that the couple plans to marry in summer 2026, with both a Catholic ceremony and a traditional celebration. Caswell has been a familiar face in the stands throughout Gabriel’s journey, from college football Saturdays to his rookie season in Cleveland.
Despite the calmness off the field, Gabriel’s NFL journey remains a work in progress. According to PFSN’s Quarterback Impact rating, the Browns’ rookie ranks 35th in the league with a score of 52.4, a clear sign of struggle while holding a 1-3 record.
Through four starts, Gabriel has thrown for 893 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions, completing 59.9% of his passes. With another high-profile young quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, waiting in the wings, Gabriel needs to bounce back while making his case as Cleveland’s long-term starter and also earning respect in the Browns locker room.
Despite the growing pains of his rookie campaign, Dillon Gabriel’s story is far from finished.
