McCown will assume the Browns' starting quarterback job in wake of teammate Robert Griffin (shoulder) being placed on injured reserve Monday, ESPN.com's Pat McManamon reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCown is now stranger to the Browns' starting position, as he led the team's offense for eight games last season, finishing with 2,109 yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions. That being said, the Browns went 1-7 in McCown's starts and he was beaten out by Griffin for the starting gig leading up to this season. It's worth noting, though, that McCown's lone win came in spectacular fashion against the Ravens, who the Browns are scheduled to face in Week 2 this Sunday. Although a supporting cast of wide receivers Corey Coleman, Terrelle Pryor, Andrew Hawkins, and eventually, Josh Gordon, is superior to last season's targets, and McCown developed an outstanding rapport with tight end Gary Barnidge last term, the 37-year-old has proven to be an underwhelming fantasy quarterback through his career. With McCown being bumped up to starter, rookie third-rounder Cody Kessler is expected to serve as his backup going forward.

McCown completed eight of 15 passes for 73 yards and also threw an interception against Chicago on Thursday night.

EDGE Analysis

McCown averaged just 4.9 yards per completion, but he was able to hook up with Darius Jennings for a 25-yard gain in relief of Robert Griffin. The 37-year-old was, however, picked off by Jacoby Glenn in the second quarter, as Glenn jumped the route on a pass intended for Josh Gordon. McCown has been the subject of trade rumors recently, but all signs point to him beginning the season with the Browns.

Even though the Vikings are likely to have interest in him, McCown is unlikely to be moved, a href="https://twitter.com/MaryKayCabot/status/771043841516462080">Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Teddy Bridgewater out for the season with a torn ACL, the Vikings are on the hunt for QB help, and McCown is a likely target. But the Browns seem keen on keeping the 37-year-old veteran around. That seems like the smart move, as Robert Griffin -- a quarterback known for his mobility -- has an extensive injury history. Cleveland will need a capable backup who's ready to take over on a moment's notice, and McCown is clearly more capable of filling that need over rookie third-stringer Cody Kessler.

McCown completed just six of 11 passes for 65 yards against Tampa Bay on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Like Robert Griffin, McCown was under for duress most of Friday night, which contributed to his poor accuracy, and ended up getting sacked twice. Granted, Joe Thomas wasn't in the game when McCown took over for Griffin, but Cleveland's offensive line is something to watch during the regular season. If Griffin suffers an injury and is forced to miss time, McCown would be a decent fantasy option, as he's already proven he's a capable starting QB.

McCown likely has a high price tag in trade talks, The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Robert Griffin already named as the starting quarterback, McCown has unsurprisingly become the subject of trade talks, as he's one of the better backups in the league and has two years remaining on his very reasonable contract. Given Griffin's injury history and post-rookie struggles, the Browns are probably inclined to keep McCown around unless a team completely blows them away with a trade offer.

McCown split first-team QB reps with Robert Griffin at the Browns' voluntary minicamp Tuesday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, McCown, who is coming off a broken collarbone, looked good during Tuesday's workout, while actually working before Griffin. That said, there is a solid chance that McCown could be traded or released by the Browns now that Griffin is on hand, so it's way too early to get a handle on the fantasy prospects of McCown, who turns 37 in July.

The Broncos -- who have parted ways with both Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler -- are thought to be open to pursuing McCown if they aren't able to acquire Colin Kaepernick from the 49ers, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Robert Griffin now in the mix and the Browns thought be of a mind to draft a quarterback later this month, McCown appears expendable, with the report suggesting that the team may be able to land a late-round draft pick in exchange for the veteran QB, who is slated to earn base salaries of $4.375 million and $3.625 million over the next two seasons.

McCown (collarbone) is a candidate to be moved following the Browns' addition of Robert Griffin, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, the 36-year-old signal-caller is expected to draw interest from several teams, including the Broncos. In any case, the Browns' signing of Griffin, coupled with chatter that the team might consider taking either Carson Wentz or Jared Goff with the No. 2 pick in next month's draft, would seem to indicate that McCown's days with the Browns may well be limited.

McCown is recovering well from his broken collarbone and is hopeful that he'll receive clearance to work out in the near future, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCown endured an avalanche of ailments in the most recent campaign, missing one game due to a concussion, two more due to a rib injury, and the final five outings with a broken collarbone. Despite the misfortune on the injury front, he completed 186 of 292 passes for 2,109 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four interceptions in just eight games. With the troubles befalling Johnny Manziel, McCown appears to be the Browns' starting quarterback, especially with a contract in hand through the 2017 season.

McCown, who finished the season on IR due to a broken collarbone, completed 186 of 292 passes for 2,109 yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions on the year.

EDGE Analysis

It was back and forth all year for McCown, as his health and the behavior of Johnny Manziel typically dictated whether or not the 36-year-old veteran would see the field on a given week. He was relatively effective when the team turned to him, particularly in a 457-yard effort Week 5 in Baltimore, but the overall lack of offensive weapons ultimately limited what he was able to do with his opportunities. Furthermore, a concussion, shoulder and ribs injuries limited McCown at various points in the year. He's under contract with Cleveland through 2018, but the organization seems more likely to try younger options over the coming seasons in an attempt to find a long-term solution.