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The Packers signed Aaron Rodgers to a four year extension worth $134 million. The average annual value of his new deal is $33.5 million.

A new deal was expected for the Packer quarterback after he voiced his displeasure over his deal following Kirk Cousins signing with the Vikings. This isn't a huge fantasy item, but it could make Randall Cobb more expendable if the Packers look to shed some salary. Cobb is set to make $8.6 million this season.

So far, Tyrod Taylor hasn’t disappointed.

When asked what impressed him about training camp, Browns coach Hue Jackson singled out his new starting quarterback.

"I would be remiss if I did not say Tyrod Taylor and what he has done on this football team since the day that he walked in the building at practice, his leadership, how he has conducted himself here and trying to do everything he can to get this organization winning," Jackson said.

Related players: Baker Mayfield

The team seems happy Taylor has brought some stability to the position that has seen the franchise start 28 QBs since 1999. Eventually, Mayfield is expected to take over, but so far the Browns have not strayed from their plan of starting Taylor this season.

Two weeks ago, coach Hue Jackson said he'd have a "heck of a decision'' to make at backup quarterback if Tyrod Taylor went down early on in the season.

Would he turn the team over to Baker Mayfield, who's the future of the franchise but still learning the pro game? Or 12th-year pro Drew Stanton, who has an 11-6 record as a starter?

The answer came Thursday night against the Eagles when Taylor left the game in the first quarter with a left hand injury. Jackson didn't even hesitate to send Mayfield into the game.

As the story went on to say, HC Hue Jackson backed off a little because he has yet to make it official to the team he said. Mayfield is expected to play in the team's final preseason game.

Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor left the Browns' third preseason game with an injury to his left wrist.

UPDATE: Taylor later returned to the game.

It was a gruesome looking play, with Taylor falling on his left wrist and it bent in a way it isn't supposed to. We will wait for further updates before jumping to any conclusions. If Taylor is forced to miss any time, rookie Baker Mayfield will start in his place.

Hue Jackson emphatically re-iterated Monday that Baker Mayfield won't get any first-team reps this preseason.

"No, no, no, no, no,'' he said. "Everybody's asked me that a ton of times. Why? I'm going to tell you the reason why. We are learning a new system, and I think Tyrod Taylor needs every rep that he can get with the ones."

Jackson say he thinks Mayfield is doing an outstanding job with the twos so far in camp, but right now it continues to be Taylor's job.

Josh Gordon issued a statement on Twitter, saying in part:

"As I humbly return to being a member of this team with an opportunity to get back to playing this game I love, I realize in order for me to reach my full potential my primary focus must remain on my sobriety and mental well-being. Let's get to work!"

UPDATE via Tom Pelissero: "Since #Brown WR Josh Gordon is still in jointly negotiated substance abuse program, he’s subject to certain conditions. Per @NFLprguy: “This part of the process. Can attend meetings, do conditioning. Can go to practice but not participate. No timetable on next step.”

Related players: Jarvis Landry, Tyrod Taylor

Josh Gordon has faced a long road to get back. He played five games last season but then was not present to this point for the start of Browns camp and the preseason. In his return last season after about three years away from the NFL, Gordon played the final five weeks of the regular season. He averaged 11.5 PPR points per game, WR26 over that span (Week 13-17) on a per game basis. Jarvis Landry will eat into his target share undoubtedly, and Gordon's ADP remains in the fourth-to-fifth-round range. You're paying for closer to his ceiling at that price with a low floor.

Browns quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese made it clear Sunday that nothing's changed in the aftermath of Baker Mayfield's sensational rookie debut agains the Giants and that Tyrod Taylor is still the man.

"We're sticking with our plan,'' said Zampese. "Let's get on with Tyrod as our starter. He's our guy.''

As for Mayfield's debut, he said, "He's had 22 preseason NFL snaps. He has a long way to go and we're encouraged with where he's at right now.''

The Browns think Taylor can be very successful with the Browns this year ... which is the only year they are concerned with right now, according to QB coach Ken Zampese. Taylor is our No. 28 ranked QB, so he should be around later in drafts.

Jake Kumerow, who spent two seasons on Cincinnati’s practice squad and a month on New England’s before joining Green Bay’s on Dec. 26, has been the surprise of Packers training camp.

He has performed so well in the first nine practices that he’s getting snaps with the No. 1 offense and quarterback Aaron Rodgers is actively looking for him. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say he has been the third-best receiver in camp.

The story put it nicely in that there’s still a long way to go before Kumerow can be called NFL-worthy, but GM Brian Gutekunst will look like a genius if Kumerow makes the team. Either that or he’ll be raked over the coals if his three receiver draft picks don't outperform the street free agent.

Randall Cobb said he's not overly concerned about his ankle. "We're just managing the soreness right now but it's not a big (concern)," he said walking out of the locker room following the Packers' night practice.

Related players: Davante Adams, Geronimo Allison, JMon Moore

Our injury expert and certified sports physical therapist Russell Manalastas notes this about Cobb's ankle: "Cobb was seen wearing a boot in the early parts of camp with reports stating that he had ankle surgery to remove some cartilage that may have been impeding on the ankle. Cobb remains in good position to take on a larger target share with Jordy Nelson gone, but his health is the big question when deciding whether or not you want to take a chance on him in the middle rounds." An ankle issue has popped up again and needs to be monitored moving forward to make a sound fantasy decision on him in redraft leagues. The upside is huge if healthy.