49ers | Colt McCoy favorite for No. 2 QB job

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers QB Colt McCoy is the clear favorite to win the No. 2 quarterback job during training camp.

Colt McCoy traded to 49ers

Source: Draft Sharks

The Browns have traded QB Colt McCoy to the 49ers.  They'll also send a 6th-round pick to San Fran and get 5th and 7th rounders in return.  So McCoy cost only slightly more than one of Colin Kaepernick's tattoos.  McCoy was never in the plans of the new Browns regime.  It's a curious move by the 49ers though.  McCoy will obviously be a strict backup for them, but he wouldn't be able to run the read-option offense if Kaep goes down.

QB Colt McCoy traded to 49ers

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The man who was the Browns' starting quarterback just two years ago will now compete just to stay in the league. Quarterback Colt McCoy was traded from Cleveland to San Francisco on Monday. A 2013 sixth-round pick headed west with McCoy. The Browns received a fifth-round pick and a seventh-round pick this year. McCoy will battle with Scott Tolzien for the right to back up Colin Kaepernick this season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: It's a minimal haul for Cleveland, but it's something more than nothing. Many reports stated the Browns were just going to cut McCoy lose, so to get anything for him is a win. McCoy became expendable when the team signed Jason Campbell earlier this week. McCoy isn't a lock to get the second-string job in San Fran. I think

Colt McCoy traded to San Francisco

Source: FFToday

Will backup Colin Kaepernick

The Browns sent the 25-year-old quarterback (Colt McCoy)along with a sixth-round draft pick to the Niners for a fifth- and seventh-round selections, a source told the Plain Dealer. All the picks are for this year's draft. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

FF Today's Take: McCoy was the Browns' starter in 2010 & 2011 before serving as Brandon Weeden's backup last season. Cleveland signed

Colt McCoy - Niners acquire Colt McCoy

Source: The Huddle

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired QB Colt McCoy and a sixth-round draft choice from the Cleveland Browns for a fifth-round draft choice and seventh-round draft choice. McCoy and Scott Tolzien are expected to compete for the Niners' No. 2 quarterback job next season. The team could also add a rookie to the competition.
Huddle Up: McCoy has enough mobility to run Colin Kaepernick's offense on a short-term basis, but all he really is for San Francisco is low-cost insurance.

49ers | Will have competition for No. 2 QB

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco QBs Scott Tolzien and Colt McCoy are expected to compete for the No. 2 quarterback job next season. The team could also add a rookie to the competition.

Niners acquire Colt McCoy for 7th-round pick - Colt McCoy | SF

Source: Rotoworld Football

49ers acquired QB Colt McCoy and a 2013 sixth-round pick from the Browns in exchange for 2013 fifth- and seventh-round draft picks.

Browns | Colt McCoy trade update

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Browns have traded QB Colt McCoy and a sixth-round draft choice to the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round draft choice and seventh-round draft choice.

49ers | Colt McCoy trade update

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers have acquired QB Colt McCoy and a sixth-round draft choice from the Cleveland Browns for a fifth-round draft choice and seventh-round draft choice.

Niners acquire Colt McCoy for late-round pick - Colt McCoy | SF

Source: Rotoworld Football

49ers acquired QB Colt McCoy from the Browns in exchange for a late-round draft pick.

Browns | Colt McCoy traded

Source: Footballguys.com

The Cleveland Browns have traded QB Colt McCoy to the San Francisco 49ers for a late-round draft choice. Our View: We're surprised the Browns got anything for McCoy. They added QB Jason Campbell in free agency and had no need for McCoy's services anymore.

49ers | Colt McCoy acquired

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired QB Colt McCoy from the Cleveland Browns for a late-round draft choice. Our View: This upgrades the backup QB position behind Colin Kaepernick. McCoy should compete (and win) the backup job over Scott Tolzien.

Brandon Weeden - Brandon Weeden to see most reps

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden is expected to receive most of the first-team reps in offseason workouts.
Huddle Up: This is hardly shocking news. What will be a surprise is if Colt McCoy is still around getting any reps when the Browns begin their offseason sessions.

Browns | Colt McCoy's days numbered

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy has a salary of $2.35 million for 2013, and it is not guaranteed. The team will either trade or release him, as QB Jason Campbell will be paid $1.5 million this season, and it's guaranteed money.

Colt McCoy - Seahawks could show interest in Colt McCoy

Source: The Huddle

The Seattle Seahawks could show interest in Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy as a backup quarterback if he is released this offseason.
Huddle Up: McCoy has been a capable pro and would be decent insurance behind Russell Wilson in Seattle.

Seahawks | Could show interest in Colt McCoy

Source: Footballguys.com

The Seattle Seahawks could show interest in Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy as a backup quarterback if he is released this offseason.

Matt Flynn likely heading to Oakland

Source: Draft Sharks

The Seahawks have apparently agreed to trade QB Matt Flynn to the Raiders.  The team has yet to announce the deal, but CBS' Jason La Canfora reported it via Twitter.  Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin also tweeted well wishes to Flynn in Oakland.  Flynn became a big name on the free-agent market last year and eventually got big money from the Seahawks.  But he has still started only 2 NFL games.  He'll have a few intriguing young targets in Oakland but must prove he's worth a fantasy football roster spot before you should consider him.  Raiders QB Carson Palmer, meanwhile, will be cut.  Surprising exactly no one.  La Canfora mentions Arizona as a possible destination for Palmer, who was due $13 million in 2013 on his Raiders

Browns | Open to trading Colt McCoy

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns chief executive officer Joe Banner indicated the team would be open to the possibility of trading CB Colt McCoy but will not release him at this point.

Colt McCoy - Browns not cutting Colt McCoy any time soon

Source: The Huddle

Despite earlier reports to the contrary, the Cleveland Browns have no plans to cut QB Colt McCoy. The team may be holding out for a trade, as McCoy has become expendable now that the Browns signed QB Jason Campbell.
Huddle Up: Doesn't sound like McCoy is in the Browns' future plans, so look for Cleveland to try to create a market for him; failing that, they'll likely release McCoy and go with Brandon Weeden and Campbell as their quarterbacks.

Colt McCoy will be traded or released

Source: Draft Sharks

The addition of QB Jason Campbell signals the end of QB Colt McCoy's Browns career.  Beat writer Mary Kay Cabot confirms that the team is expected to trade or release the former Longhorn.  Cleveland will try to squeeze out a late-round pick for him, but they'll likely be forced to just cut ties.  McCoy will only appeal to teams as a backup in a West Coast scheme.  Possible fits include the Packers, Jets and Rams.

Browns | Not cutting Colt McCoy soon

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Browns have no plans to cut QB Colt McCoy. The team may be holding out for a trade.

Report: Colt McCoy to soon be cut or traded - Colt McCoy | CLE

Source: Rotoworld Football

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Colt McCoy will be released or traded for a late-round pick "soon."

Browns | Colt McCoy expected to be released soon

Source: Footballguys.com

The Cleveland Browns are expected to release QB Colt McCoy soon. McCoy has become expendable now that the Browns signed QB Jason Campbell.

Browns sign QB Jason Campbell

Source: FFToday

Two-year contract

They (the Browns) signed Jason Campbell, 31, to a two-year contract Tuesday night to provide the competition they've been seeking for incumbent Brandon Weeden. What this means for the future of Weeden, and backups Colt McCoy and Thad Lewis is anyone's guess at this point. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

FF Today's Take:

Jason Campbell - Browns add QB Campbell

Source: The Huddle

The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent QB Jason Campbell (Bears) to a two-year contract Tuesday, March 26. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Huddle Up: Add the well-traveled Campbell to the Cleveland QB mix, which already included holdovers Brandon Weeden, Colt McCoy and Thaddeus Lewis -- all of whom took snaps for the Browns last season.

Matt Moore - Pair of QBs may be on Browns' radar

Source: The Huddle

The Cleveland Browns may show interest in Miami Dolphins impending free-agent QB Matt Moore this offseason as well as Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel if he is released.
Huddle Up: Both are viable options for the Browns, who aren't expected to retain No. 2 QB Colt McCoy. Moore is looking for a starting role, and signing with the Browns may give him a decent opportunity as he would be competing against second-year QB Brandon Weeden for the job.

Browns | Colt McCoy not expected to return

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy is not expected to be on the roster next season because he is scheduled to make $2.3 million in 2013.

Browns | Might be patient in QB hunt

Source: Footballguys.com

The Cleveland Browns haven't hushed rumors the team would like to upgrade the quarterback position, and head coach Rob Chudzinski would like to go with a read option. Trading for San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith makes sense since he has a history with offensive coordinator Norv Turner, but he is not a good option for the read option. The Browns might have patience in the market, sticking with QBs Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy.

Browns QB Brandon Weeden looking forward to competing for starting job

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden had a very up-and-down rookie season. It was a season that looked worse against the backdrop of what Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson accomplished during their premiere year. Unlike those three guys, Weeden knows that his title of starting quarterback isn't guaranteed entering next season after the Browns' new owner hired a new head coach and a new general manager. Weeden looks forward to winning them over through competition. quot;There's going to be competition," Weeden told the Akron Beacon Journal. "The guys that drafted me are no longer there, so I fully expect there to be competition. I would want competition. I want to go into camp and compete. If I had won 10 or 11 games last

Browns | Do not see Colt McCoy as a starter

Source: Footballguys.com

The Cleveland Browns coaching staff does not see QB Colt McCoy as a viable starting quarterback. The team is expected to bring in another quarterback this offseason.

Browns | Many not expected to return

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns impending free-agent CB Sheldon Brown, PK Phil Dawson, WR Joshua Cribbs, P Reggie Hodges, LB Kaluka Maiava, WR Mohamed Massaquoi, DE Juqua Parker, TE E. Alex Smith, S Ray Ventrone and TE Benjamin Watson are not expected to be re-signed this offseason. QB Colt McCoy isn't expected to return, either, but LB D'Qwell Jackson probably has another year left, although the switch to a 3-4 defense lowers Jackson's value.

Norv Turner - Browns will have competition at quarterback

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said there will be a competition at quarterback this season. "You know, I think Norv Turner and Chud (Rob Chudzinski) have been very open that they like a lot about what Brandon Weeden does, but we're gonna have competition at that position," Haslam said. "I think competition makes us all better. We'll see where that competition comes from."
Huddle Up: The Browns still have Colt McCoy on the roster, and Derek Anderson has indicated he'd like to be reunited with Chud in Cleveland as well. So the Browns may not have a clear-cut franchise quarterback, but at least they have multiple options.

Browns | Colt McCoy getting big rise

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy's 2013 salary has increased to $2.325 million because of playing time and performance incentives in his contract. He was scheduled to make the league minimum before the incentives.

Browns | Michael Lombardi not a fan of Brandon Weeden

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns VP of player personnel Michael Lombardi, said in early January before he was hired, that selecting QB Brandon Weeden at No. 22 last year was a 'panicked disaster.' He also said QB Colt McCoy gave the team a better chance to win.

Derek Anderson - Derek Anderson returning to Cleveland?

Source: The Huddle

Carolina Panthers impending free-agent QB Derek Anderson said on his Facebook page he is interested in returning to the Cleveland Browns. "Looks like it is time to make a return to a familiar place for some unfinished business," Anderson said. "I'd be honored to return to Cleveland to play football if the fans would have me."
Huddle Up: Anderson had a Pro Bowl season in Cleveland with current head coach Rob Chudzinski running the offense. Maybe Anderson can return as a mentor to Brandon Weeden or Colt McCoy or whomever Chud tabs as the Browns' next quarterback of the future.

First Down: Reid, Kelly bring curiosity, fantasy value boosts

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Earlier this week, Black Monday was a dark day for many familiar faces. In total, seven head coaches received their walking papers, including franchise mainstays Andy Reid, Lovie Smith, Norv Turner and Ken Whisenhunt. Other less tenured coaches, like Pat Shurmur and Chan Gailey, also failed to avoid the axe.

In an instant gratification society where it’s all about what you’ve done for me lately, sour seasons, especially over consecutive years, are intolerable in the NFL. With every overthrown pass, every botched snap, impatient fanbases grow increasingly hungry for Ws, desperate to watch their heros kiss the Lombardi Trophy.

Fantasy owners, particularly those in keeper leagues, are wired similarly. If

Browns | Colt McCoy in team's plans

Source: Footballguys.com

A source within the Cleveland Browns organizations said Friday, Jan. 4, that just over a week ago team president Joe Banner told QB Colt McCoy that he is 'in the next head coach's plans.'

Trent Richardson - Richardson sits out Browns' finale

Source: The Huddle

The Cleveland Browns have declared RB Trent Richardson, LB Adrian Moten, QB Brandon Weeden, QB Colt McCoy, OG Jarrod Shaw, TE Jordan Cameron and CB Sheldon Brown inactive for Week 17.
Huddle Up: Richardson, who finished with 1,317 total yards and 12 TDs, had played in the Browns' first 15 games despite pre-season knee concerns, but gave way to Brandon Jackson (8 rushes-54 yards) and Montario Hardesty (14-37) on Sunday.

Browns | Week 17 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The Cleveland Browns have declared LB Adrian Moten, QB Brandon Weeden, QB Colt McCoy, OG Jarrod Shaw, TE Jordan Cameron, CB Sheldon Brown, RB Trent Richardson inactive for Week 17.

Who's in and who's out of the early games in Week 17

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

It's Week 17 and ... you're still playing for a championship? Wait, why? Haven't you learned your lesson by now? Week 17 always throws all kinds of wrenches into your fantasy team's best laid plans. That has been shown clearly this morning with the news that the Ravens are expected to hold Ray Rice out of today's game versus the Bengals. I'll be here all morning long giving you the latest updates on the actives and inactives in today's early games, keeping an eye on Roddy White, Chris Johnson, Hakeem Nicks and Johnathan Stewart. But next year, make sure your league finishes up by Week 16. Players already ruled out for Week 17 include Trent Richardson, Brandon Weeden, Mike Wallace, Heath Miller, Nick Foles, Carson Palmer, Pierre Thomas and

Browns rule out RB Trent Richardson, QB Brandon Weeden

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

With so much concern in fantasy football circles that many playoff-bound teams may rest their stars this Sunday, perhaps no team will look more different than the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. That's because quarterbacks Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy, and running back Trent Richardson have all been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Steelers. None of the three players practiced this week. Weeden and McCoy are both nursing injuries to their throwing shoulder while Richardson has a sprained ankle. That means quarterback Thad Lewis' first NFL action will come in a start, and Montario Hardesty will start in the backfield. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Who is Thad Lewis? He's a 25-year-old practice squad player from Duke. But you don't need a

Status Wrap: Browns send the JV to Pittsburgh; Roddy White in limbo again

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

There's nothing major on the line when the Browns and Steelers meet up in Week 17, and Cleveland certainly isn't making the game a priority. Make sure you buy a scorecard on the way to Heinz Field; you might not recognize some of the visitors.

For starters, the Browns will have third-string quarterback Thaddeus Lewis under center. Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy are both battling shoulder injuries and won't be available. Lewis, a 25-year-old who piloted Duke from 2006-2009, has yet to throw a

Brandon Weeden - Both Cleveland QBs are out

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden (shoulder) and QB Colt McCoy (shoulder) are out for Week 17. QB Thaddeus Lewis will start.
Huddle Up: This means Thaddeus Lewis is starting at quarterback against the Steelers. Get them in your lineups, daily or otherwise.

Brandon Weeden - Two more out

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden (shoulder) and QB Colt McCoy (shoulder) are out for Week 17. QB Thaddeus Lewis will start.
Huddle Up: This means Thaddeus Lewis is starting at quarterback against the Steelers. Get them in your lineups, daily or otherwise.

Thaddeus Lewis will start Week 17

Source: Draft Sharks

Browns QB Thaddeus Lewis will start against the Steelers on Sunday.  QBs Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy are both out with shoulder injuries.  Lewis played his college ball at Duke and went undrafted in 2010.  He'll attempt his first NFL pass this weekend.  Avoid Cleveland's passing game in fantasy.

Browns | Two more out

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden (shoulder) and QB Colt McCoy (shoulder) are out for Week 17. QB Thaddeus Lewis will start.

QB Thad Lewis to start for Browns

Source: FFToday

McCoy and Weeden out with shoulder injuries

Third-stringer Thad Lewis will start for the Cleveland Browns at quarterback in the season finale at Pittsburgh as Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy missed practice again with injuries Friday and were ruled out. (ESPN)

FF Today's Take: Both Weeden and McCoy injured their right shoulders last week at Denver. For fantasy purposes there is nothing to here. Lewis should be no where

Brandon Weeden: Misses Practice Friday, Along With McCoy

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Brandon Weeden: Neither Weeden (shoulder) or Colt McCoy practiced Friday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Plain Dealer. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Brandon Weeden - Browns' top 2 QBs still not practicing

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns QBs Brandon Weeden (shoulder) and Colt McCoy (shoudler) are not practicing Thursday, Dec. 27; however, they have yet to be ruled out for Week 17.
Huddle Up: A QB announcement could be made as soon as Friday -- and there's a decent chance it'll be revealed that Thaddeus Lewis will be making his first NFL start Sunday vs. the Steelers.

QB concerns in Cleveland

Source: FFToday

Weeden & McCoy sit Thursday with shoulder injuries

Browns quarterbacks Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy will both be idle again today with their right shoulder injuries, and running back Trent Richardson will sit out practice with his sprained left ankle. But coach Pat Shurmur hasn't ruled any of them out for Sunday's season finale in Pittsburgh. He declined to say which quarterback's shoulder is worse, Weeden or McCoy's. (