The Browns announced that they have promoted quarterback Kevin Hogan and defensive lineman Gabe Wright off of the practice squad. To make room, the team reached an injury settlement with quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, dropping him from the roster. Wide receiver Mitch Mathews was also signed to the practice squad. 
After losing Robert Griffin III and Josh McCown to shoulder injuries during their first two games, the Browns signed Whitehurst to give them additional depth. Cody Kessler got the start in Weeks 3-5, but a big hit left him with serious bruises in his chest and ribs. Whitehurst entered the game on Sunday, but he suffered a knee injury of his own. Now, he’s been jettisoned from the roster in favor of Hogan, a fifth-round pick of the Chiefs in this year’s draft.
Kessler is aiming to suit up for the Browns on Sunday against the Titans. Cleveland is still in search of their first win this year.
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I never knew why they signed him anyway other than to lose games.
If no one is around to throw to Pryor why not just use him? I get that they want him to develop at WR but how much developing can he do with the revolving door.
whoa! this team is a mess. the Brown’s fans deserve better. one of the most loyal and devoted fans in football and this is how ownwership and management treat them. i hope it gets better
Who’s their backup QB? Pryor? I mean personally I think Kessler is the next great Otto Graham but that is a pipe dream, but they don’t have a backup right?