The Browns have released QB Josh McCown. The 37-year-old appeared in 5 games as part of Cleveland's 2016 QB carousel, completing just 54.5% of his passes with 6 TDs and 6 INTs. McCown reportedly wants to continue his playing career but will only draw interest as a veteran backup. The Browns, meanwhile, are left with QBs Robert Griffin, Cody Kessler and Kevin Hogan. They'll likely add to that group via free agency and/or the draft.

Browns QBs Robert Griffin (shoulder) and Cody Kessler (concussion) have both received full clearance. The team hasn't announced who will be under center after the Week 13 bye. With solid matchups vs. Cincinnati, Buffalo and San Diego, RG3 or Josh McCown could be options in 2-QB leagues. McCown remains the most reliable guy for Cleveland's pass-catchers.

Browns QB Cody Kessler (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game against the Giants. QB Josh McCown draws the start but is only a lower-end option in 2-QB leagues.

Browns HC Hue Jackson announced Monday that QB Josh McCown will start this weekend's game against the Giants. QB Cody Kessler will be held out after suffering his 2nd concussion of the year yesterday. QB Robert Griffin, meanwhile, isn't ready to return quite yet from his shoulder injury. McCown has struggled in relief duty the past 2 weeks but did toss a pair of TDs in his 2 starts earlier this season. He's on the radar in 2-QB leagues for Week 12.

Browns HC Hue Jackson said after Thursday night's loss that Cody Kessler remains his starting QB. "Cody's still the QB. I took Cody out because I wanted a spark," Jackson said. "I wanted to try a veteran." The move to Josh McCown backfired big time. The veteran completed just 6 of 13 passes for 59 yards, 0 TDs and 2 INTs over the game's final 30 minutes. The Browns might go 0-16.

Browns QB Cody Kessler was benched at halftime of Thursday night's game against the Ravens. The Akron Beacon Journal's Nate Ulrich confirms that Kessler is not injured. That was our 1st guess because the rookie wasn't bad in the first 30 minutes, completing 11 of 18 passes for 91 yards, 1 TD and 0 INTs. Cleveland scored just 7 points, though, and has turned to veteran QB Josh McCown.

Browns HC Hue Jackson announced on Friday that QB Cody Kessler will start this weekend's game against the Cowboys. It's a smart move for a team already looking ahead to 2017 to get another look at its rookie. Kessler has played surprisingly well this season, completing 66.9% of his passes, averaging 7.1 yards per attempt and tossing 4 TDs vs. 1 INT. He remains a low-upside QB2 in fantasy football, though, and is a slight downgrade for Cleveland's pass-catchers.

Browns QB Cody Kessler (concussion) has received medical clearance. HC Hue Jackson wouldn't say Monday who will start against the Cowboys this weekend. QB Josh McCown played reasonably well against the Jets, completing 25 of 49 passes (51%) for 341 yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs. It'd make sense, though, for the 0-8 Browns to continue to evaluate Kessler.

Browns Cody Kessler (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game against the Jets. QB Josh McCown (shoulder) put in a full week of practice and will move back into the starting lineup. He’s on the Week 8 spot start radar vs. the league’s 24th-ranked QB defense.

Browns QB Josh McCown (collarbone) was listed a full participant in Wednesday's practice. "Looks like he's ready to return and start after Week 2 broken collarbone," insider Scott Petrak tweeted. "Humming the ball at practice. Pep in step." Rookie QB Cody Kessler has been better than expected, but McCown still represents an upgrade for Cleveland's passing game. He's even on the spot-start radar for this weekend's plus matchup against the Jets.

Browns QB Cody Kessler left in the 2nd quarter of Sunday's game against the Bengals to be evaluated for a concussion. With QB Josh McCown (collarbone) still out, Kevin Hogan is Cleveland's backup QB.

Update: Kessler has been diagnosed with a concussion and is done for the day.

Browns HC Hue Jackson said Monday that there's a "possibility" QB Josh McCown (shoulder) plays against the Titans this weekend. He's been cleared to practice but not yet to play in a game. We'll track the situation throughout the week, but it'd make sense for the 0-5 Browns to stick with QB Cody Kessler if he's healthy just to see what they have in the rookie. McCown, of course, would be better news for Cleveland's pass-catchers.

Browns QB Josh McCown is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with the "hairline crack" he suffered in his throwing shoulder last week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. QB Cody Kessler will start while McCown is out, but McCown could certainly get the job back if the rookie doesn't impress.

Browns HC Hue Jackson labeled QB Josh McCown (shoulder) "week-to-week" at his press conference on Monday. Jackson also confirmed that McCown won't play against the Dolphins this Sunday. Reports from the national media on McCown's injury have been pessimistic, and Jackson's words don't necessarily rule out a long-term absence. We should learn more about McCown's exact injury and timetable for return over the next few days.

Browns QB Cody Kessler will start Sunday's game in Miami, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. We're still waiting for details on QB Josh McCown's left shoulder injury, but it sounds like he's looking at an extended absence. Kessler is a 3rd-round rookie from USC who somehow managed to complete 67.9% of his attempts but average just 3.3 yards per this preseason. He's a significant downgrade for all of Cleveland's skill-position players and makes the Dolphins defense a Week 3 spot-start option.

The Browns are "bracing themselves for possible bad news" on QB Josh McCown's injured left shoulder, according to insider Mike Silver. He was able to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens but went for additional testing immediately after the game. With QB Robert Griffin reportedly out 10-12 weeks, a McCown absence would leave Cleveland with 3rd-round rookie QB Cody Kessler. It'd be a significant downgrade for the offense.

Browns QB Josh McCown is questionable to return to Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury. McCown started hot with 2 TDs to Corey Coleman in the opening quarter. If he can’t return, rookie Cody Kessler will take over at QB.

UPDATE: McCown is back in the starting lineup.

Browns QB Robert Griffin has been placed on IR with a broken bone in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. It's possible he's designated as the team's player-to-return, but we wouldn't count on seeing RG3 again this year. QB Josh McCown takes over as Cleveland's starter and more than likely will be an upgrade. He completed 63.7% of his passes, averaged 7.2 yards per attempt and tossed 12 TDs vs. 4 INTs last year -- although that was in a different offense. McCown is especially good news for TE Gary Barnidge, who went catch-less on 2 targets in the opener.