Kessler completed 11 of 18 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown before being benched in the third quarter against the Ravens on Thursday night.

EDGE Analysis

Despite connecting with Seth DeValve for a 25-yard touchdown, Kessler was replaced by Josh McCown halfway through the third quarter. Kessler had a tough time dealing with pressure from Baltimore's defense, resulting in numerous throwaways. Prior to Week 9, coach Hue Jackson named Kessler the starter in order to get a better look at him to see if he fit with Cleveland's future plans, so benching the rookie Thursday was a surprise. We'll have to await Jackson's comments on his decision before speculating on who the quarterback will be against the Steelers in Week 11.

Kessler (leg) will start Thursday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler had an X-ray on his leg after Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, but stated all along that he'd be fine, which his Week 10 starting status now confirms. While Kessler's practice involvement could be impacted on a short week of preparation, he remains ahead of veteran Josh McCown on the depth chart and will continue to start in this week's divisional clash.

Kessler underwent an X-ray on his leg after Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, but noted afterward that he'd be fine for Thursday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

On a short week, it's possible that Kessler might be listed as limited at practice on Monday's injury report, but at this stage, it doesn't appear that his Week 10 status is in peril.

Kessler completed 19 of 27 passes for 203 yards and a touchdown against the Cowboys on Sunday. He also rushed twice for 11 yards.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler was under pressure all day and was sacked four times, but the rookie was still able to complete 70 percent of his passes, including a 12-yard touchdown connection to Terrelle Pryor. Kessler now has five touchdowns to only one interception through his first five games, and although the Browns have yet to put one in the win column, the former USC Trojan has been a bright spot.

Kessler will start Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Fellow quarterback Josh McCown threw for 341 yards and nearly the Browns to a victory last week while Kessler was sidelined with a concussion, but Kessler is now healthy, and head coach Hue Jackson wants "to get a chance to continue to look at (Kessler)" in order to evaluate him for the future. Kessler has played well this season in the five games he has appeared in, posting a 66.9 percent completion percentage, 4:1 TD:INT, and 94.4 quarterback rating, but he will face a stiff test Sunday from a 6-1 Cowboys team that has allowed just 18.6 points per game -- the seventh best mark in the league.

Kessler (concussion) fully participated in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler cleared concussion protocol earlier this week and has a chance to start against the Cowboys on Sunday, although coach Hue Jackson has yet to officially name a starting quarterback. The rookie out of USC is currently listed as a co-starter alongside 37-year-old Josh McCown, but with the Browns sitting at 0-8, they may want to revert back to Kessler as they begin to look toward 2017 and the future.

Kessler (concussion) and Josh McCown are listed as co-starters on the Browns' unofficial Week 9 depth chart, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler recently received clearance to practice, suggesting he'll likely be ready for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. It's unclear if the rookie will start if he's cleared to play, as Josh McCown nearly led the team to its first win of the season in Week 8 against the Jets, throwing for 341 yards and two touchdowns, though his pair of fourth-quarter interceptions largely undid a previously solid performance. Head coach Hue Jackson hasn't named a Week 9 starter.

Head coach Hue Jackson said Monday that Kessler (concussion) has received clearance to practice.

EDGE Analysis

There's no telling if Kessler has been given the all-clear from an independent neurologist, but logging a limited or full session Wednesday will determine his current standing in the concussion protocol. If he indeed trends toward active status in Week 9, the Browns may have to make a decision between trotting out Kessler or Josh McCown as their starting quarterback.

Kessler (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jets, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler remains subject to league protocol after suffering a concussion last weekend. With him unavailable, veteran Josh McCown will return from a broken collarbone to make his first start since Week 2 and rookie Kevin Hogan will assume the Browns' backup quarterback duties.

Kessler (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports

EDGE Analysis

The report notes that with Kessler still in the NFL's concussion protocol, "all signs continue to point" to Josh McCown starting at QB for the Browns on Sunday against the Jets, though at this point such a potential outcome has yet to be solidified, with the team inclined to continue to evaluate the now-cleared McCown at practice.