Cleveland Browns confirm QB Brandon Weeden uncertain versus Oakland Raiders – NFL News
Cleveland Browns are weighing quarterback Colt McCoy on the offensive starting line if offence leader Brandon Weeden, who suffered a concussion in their game versus Pittsburgh Steelers last week, is unable to recover and return to action by the next weekend.
Coach Pat Shurmur said they were uncertain about the QB’s availability for the game versus Oakland Raiders but expects the situation to be clearer by Wednesday. If the player is unable to show up at the midweek practice it is a possibility that he can be
left for a game-time call.
The coach said:
"We'll go through the process and we'll know way more on Wednesday. I'm not making any predictions at this point."
He added:
"I don't think anybody wants to leave the game. Especially a game that's in the balance like that one was. So I think that's typical of what I see and feel from guys that are on the sideline. Of course, we know there's protocol. We're well aware of that,
right?"
Weeden suffered the head injury into closing minutes of Browns’ game versus the Steelers when he struck his head to a teammate legs and fell on the ground. Later, Shurmur confirmed that the player had suffered a head injury.
In case of McCoy, he has started for the Browns for the entire past season until suffering a concussion into closing period of the season and spent last three games of the regular season on the sideline.
Also, McCoy covered Weeden for absence of last few minutes in the last game, although he did not throw a pass and the game was won by the Browns. It was second win of the team against the Steelers in 18 games they have played against them. Historically,
the Steelers have easily walked over the Browns without facing much resistance.
To a question about Weeden’s performance, the coach painted an unclear picture. He said there are certain areas that the offence leader has to work on but there are many areas where he has showed clear improvement. Although the Browns do not have a chance
for playoffs now, performance of the QB is crucial to a couple of more victories to end the season at a note they had been doing for last half a dozen years.
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