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

EDGE Analysis

With Kessler iffy for Sunday's game against the Jets, fellow QB Josh McCown is moving in right direction in regard to potentially being cleared to play this weekend. Of course, with the Browns sporting an 0-7 record, the team may not be inclined to rush either signal-caller back, leaving open the possibility that Kevin Hogan could be Cleveland's Week 8 starter.

Kessler hopes to be cleared from his concussion in time to start Sunday against the Jets, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit in the head while completing a toss to Gary Barnidge during Sunday's game against the Bengals. Although Kessler's condition will require him to be cleared by an independent neurologist, he hopes that'll occur by this weekend's contest versus the Jets. While optimism from an injured player is hardly uncommon, the report suggests Kessler's concussion isn't severe. Regardless, veteran Josh McCown (collarbone) could be cleared from his own injury this week, giving the Browns another quarterback situation to monitor in the coming days, when rookie Kevin Hogan could also see more practice action than usual, as he's Cleveland's only fully healthy player at the position right now.

Kessler exited Sunday's game against the Bengals after suffering a possible concussion.

EDGE Analysis

With Kessler forced out of the contest, Kevin Hogan took over at QB for Browns in the contest.

Kessler will continue to start at quarterback Sunday against the Bengals, Ohio.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler has started Cleveland's past four outings, and despite being forced out due to injury the weekend before, the rookie enjoyed his best performance of the season Sunday, completing 26 of 41 passes for 336 yards and two touchdowns versus the Titans. That showing, as well as the fact that teammate Josh McCown (collarbone) probably won't be cleared by Sunday, will allow Kessler to remain the Browns' starting quarterback in Week 7. While that maintaining that position is imperative for his fantasy stock, having top wideout Terrelle Pryor (hamstring) banged-up could make matters more difficult this weekend.

Kessler (chest/ribs) completed 26 of 41 passes for 336 yards and two touchdowns while adding a three-yard rush in Sunday's 28-26 loss to the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler (chest/ribs) got the start with Josh McCown (shoulder) still unable to suit up. He threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to Terrelle Pryor late in the first half, and added a five-yarder to the same target in the fourth quarter as the Browns came up just short in their bid to come back from a 28-13 deficit. It remains to be seen whether the rookie will keep his job once McCown is healthy enough to play, but his strong performance here certainly helps Kessler's case.

Kessler (chest/ribs) will be backed up by Kevin Hogan on Sunday against the Titans, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Terrelle Pryor is also an option at quarterback Sunday, if needed, but his primary role with the Browns is serving as the team's top wideout. Kessler was already in line to start the contest, but veteran Josh McCown will not be able to suit up for the game as a backup, as he continues to recover from a broken collarbone. While Kessler is an option in deeper formats this week, we suspect that the 0-5 Browns will try to revive their ground game against the Titans on Sunday after being slowed by the Patriots in Week 5.

Kessler (chest/ribs) practiced fully Thursday and is slated to start Sunday's game against the Titans, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Kessler -- who was forced out of Week 5's loss to the Patriots -- is now in line to start Sunday's contest, coach Hue Jackson indicated Thursday that he is not sure if Josh McCown (collarbone) will be able to suit up as the Browns' No. 2 QB this weekend.

Coach Hue Jackson noted Wednesday that it's "too early" to solidify the Browns' Week 6 starter at QB, but at this stage, health permitting, it's considered Kessler's job.

EDGE Analysis

Meanwhile, veteran QB Josh McCown returned to practice on Wednesday, and like Kessler, was listed as a limited participant. "Cody right now is the starter on our football team until I feel otherwise," Jackson noted Wednesday. "Again, we've got to make decisions about where they are toward the end of the week," with the report adding that the Browns are planning to name a Week 6 starter prior to this weekend.

Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com relays that Kessler (chest, ribs) acknowledges that at this stage it still hurts to throw.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler calls his situation "day-to-day," while adding that his goal is still to start Sunday's game against the Titans. Such an outcome is not a lock, however. Meanwhile, fellow QB Josh McCown has been cleared to practice, but not yet to play, while Kevin Hogan has been promoted from the Browns' practice squad to add a healthy depth option at the position.

Kessler (ribs) is considered day-to-day entering this week and there's a good chance he'll be able to play Sunday against the Titans, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler's medical testing following his injury Sunday has reportedly checked out fine, making him likely to be ready to suit up this weekend versus Tennessee. It's unclear how involved he'll be right away in practice, however, and teammate Josh McCown's (collarbone) return this week brings another consideration into the fold. That being said, McCown's status for Sunday's contest appears more questionable than Kessler's, which bodes in the rookie's favor of keeping his starting gig for the time being.