Browns' Taylor Gabriel: Kept out of OTA practice

Gabriel was held out of the Browns' first two OTA practices, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis:

There wasn't a reason cited for Gabriel's lack of participation in practice, but the fractured orbital he suffered in Week 17 against the Steelers could have something to do with it. Despite not fully partaking in the session, the lack of concern from the team and the fact that he was able to work out on the side indicates that whatever is keeping him out isn't all too serious. It's expected that he'll slot in as one of the team's fringe receivers when he returns, a comparable role to his first two seasons, which saw him total 64 receptions for 862 yards and a touchdown.