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Report: Johnny Manziel to start for Browns Sunday

Johnny Manziel will reportedly start against the Steelers
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel will start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Head coach Mike Pettine said that he would not name a starting quarterback for competitive reasons.

Manziel has started in two games for the Browns this season. On Nov. 5, he went 15 of 33 passing for 168 yards and a touchdown in a 31–10 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Josh McCown is recovering from bruised ribs. Austin Davis is the team’s third-string option at quarterback.

The Browns are 2–7 on the season and sit in fourth place of the AFC’s North Division.

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