Josh McCown

Browns coach Hue Jackson said veteran quarterback Josh McCown, who suffered a fractured left collarbone Sept. 18, still hasn't been cleared to play in a game despite practicing last week. Jackson added McCown probably won't be cleared in time to face the Bengals.

Related players: Cody Kessler

So, Cody Kessler will again start for the Browns. The story was mainly about Kessler playing pretty well, according to Jackson, and growing week to week. Jackson didn't want to get into the longer-term assuming McCown gets cleared and any decision that would have to be made about the position.