McCown (shoulder), who isn't expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins, won't be placed on injured reserve, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCown's potentially-serious shoulder injury will reportedly result in rookie Cody Kessler starting at quarterback Sunday, and possibly for weeks to come, but the veteran McCown not being placed on injured reserve suggests he's expected to return later this season. While it's unclear right now just when McCown may be anticipated to come back, coach Hue Jackson said Monday he'll be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. As it stands, it doesn't sound like McCown will be available anytime soon, but his shoulder injury doesn't seem to be of the season-ending variety given his avoidance of Cleveland's IR list.