San Francisco 49ers
Colt McCoy - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/05/1986 |
| Birthplace | Hobbs, NM |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 3rd round, 21st pick by Browns |
Holmgren: Mangini will make call on whether McCoy starts
Browns president Mike Holmgren said Tuesday that head coach Eric Mangini will make the call regarding whether Colt McCoy will be the club's starting quarterback going forward in 2010.
Browns starting quarterback still unknown
The Browns still haven't determined who their starting quarterback in Week Nine vs. the Patriots, as veterans Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace are each recovering from high ankle sprains.
Report: Wallace wants Browns to settle on one QB
Browns QB Seneca Wallace said Wednesday that the team should settle on one starting quarterback when the team's quarterbacks are healthy, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported.
They said it: Browns Tuesday edition
Here's a sampling of Browns quotes from Tuesday's media interview availability. All quotes are from transcripts provided by the club.
Browns rookie report: Week Seven
Here's our weekly look at the contributions made by Browns rookies this season.
Report: Browns QB McCoy to start
Browns QB Colt McCoy will start his second consecutive game on Sunday against the Saints, according to an ESPN report.
Mangini: McCoy to start if injured Delhomme, Wallace don't "progress"
Browns QBs Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace were to miss practice Wednesday with ankle injuries, and head coach Eric Mangini said rookie Colt McCoy would start Sunday at New Orleans if Delhomme and Wallace were unavailable.
McCoy shows promise in first start
Browns QB Colt McCoy's first NFL start was filled with positive signs.
Browns' players of the week
Here are the Browns' players of the week on offense, defense and special teams for Week Six.
Browns NT Rubin will continue to hold off Rogers
Although Shaun Rogers had been expected to hold down the Browns' NT spot, Ahtyba Rubin has won the job and shows no sign of relinquishing it, according to AFC North Whispers.
Browns-Steelers matchup of the day: Saturday
Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy, who's expected to make his first career start Sunday, is getting the ultimate test right off the bat for a young quarterback: the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Mangini says 'lean' stronger toward McCoy as starter
Browns head coach Eric Mangini indicated Thursday that rookie QB Colt McCoy has strenghtened his chances to be Cleveland's starter Sunday at Pittsburgh.
Mangini: McCoy likely starter if Delhomme, Wallace out
Browns head coach Eric Mangini indicated Wednesday he likely would start rookie Colt McCoy at Pittsburgh on Sunday if QBs Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace can't play because of ankle injuries, multiple media outlets reported.
Report: Browns sign Ratliff
The Browns signed QB Brett Ratliff off the Patriots' practice squad on Monday and have informed him he will be the backup to Colt McCoy, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday via Twitter.
Report: Delhomme in a walking boot
Browns QB Jake Delhomme wore a walking boot on Tuesday after injuring his ankle in last Sunday's season-opening loss to the Buccaneers.
Browns activate NT Rogers, keep rookie QB McCoy
Along with their roster cutdown Saturday, Cleveland activated NT Shaun Rogers from the PUP list. They also cut QB Brett Ratliff, thus keeping rookie QB Colt McCoy.
Reports: Browns agree with QB McCoy, OG Lauvao
The Browns agreed to a four-year contract with rookie QB Colt McCoy, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. They also agreed on a four-year deal with OG Shawn Lauvao, according to The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer.
PLAYER NEWS
McCoy's trade to the San Francisco 49ers has been finalized after the quarterback passed a physical Tuesday.|||||||
McCoy showed up in Cleveland on Monday for the start of offseason conditioning only to learn he was headed West to play for ex-NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh and the two-time reigning NFC West champion Niners. San Francisco is sending a pair of undisclosed draft picks to the Browns.
McCoy, who became expendable when Cleveland signed veteran free agent Jason Campbell last week, was traded Monday to the San Francisco 49ers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The Browns will get a late-round draft pick, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not yet announced the trade.|||||||
McCoy, who started 21 games for the Browns in three seasons, has been sent to the 49ers for a late-round draft pick, said the person who spoke Monday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams have not yet announced the trade. McCoy became expendable last week when the Browns signed veteran backup Jason Campbell, who is expected to challenge Brandon Weeden for the starting job.
McCoy is inactive as he battles his own shoulder issues.|||||||
McCoy played in just three games this season after starting 13 a year ago.
McCoy and Brandon Weeden are not practicing again because of shoulder injuries.|||||||
Coach Pat Shurmur said both remain sidelined as Cleveland prepares for Sunday's season finale against Pittsburgh.
McCoy, who had yet to throw a pass this season, replaced injured starter Brandon Weeden in the third quarter on Sunday.|||||||
Weeden left the game with a right shoulder injury after being sacked by Broncos linebacker Von Miller. Weeden couldn't avoid the heavy rush and went down hard. After walking off the field, the rookie slammed his helmet on the bench. Weeden was taken into the locker room and his return was questionable.
