Cleveland Browns
Jason Campbell - #17 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/31/1981 |
| Birthplace | Laurel, MS |
| College | Auburn |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 1st round, 25th pick by Redskins |
Browns hire Chudzinski as head coach
The Browns have hired Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski as their new head coach, the team confirmed Thursday evening.
Report: Kelly returning to Oregon
For the second year in a row, Chip Kelly flirted with becoming an NFL head coach, but is returning to Oregon.
Report: Browns close to deal with Kelly
The Browns are close to a deal with Oregon coach Chip Kelly to be Cleveland’s new head coach, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
Browns conduct interviews, wait for Oregon's Kelly
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has already interviewed several coaching candidates, and is awaiting a meeting with Oregon's Chip Kelly.
Report: Kelly to interview with Browns, Eagles, Bills
Oregon head coach Chip Kelly has interviews set up with the Browns, Eagles and Bills, according to Mike Garafolo of USA Today.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens rest, Browns start anew
The Ravens and Bengals are playoff-bound — and pretty well-rested, all things considered. The Browns? They're making big changes.
Browns fire Shurmur, Heckert
The Browns fired head coach Pat Shurmur and GM Tom Heckert, the team announced Monday.
Roethlisberger throws three TDs in Steelers win
Ben Roethlisberger threw three short touchdown passes, and the Steelers avoided their first losing season in nearly a decade with a 24-10 victory over the Browns.
Report: Browns to part ways with Shurmur, Heckert on Monday
Browns head coach Pat Shurmur and GM Tom Hecker will be fired or part ways with the club on Monday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Weeden, McCoy ruled out; Lewis to start for Browns
Browns QB Thaddeus Lewis will make his first appearance in an NFL regular-season game on Sunday, and it will be in a starting role vs. the Steelers.
Browns sign former Bucs QB Johnson
The Browns added two quarterbacks to the roster this week, signing free agent Josh Johnson and promoting Thaddeus Lewis.
AFC North Spin cycle: The Steelers' wasted season
The Ravens are AFC North champs, and the Bengals are playoff-bound, too. Meanwhile, the Steelers are left to ponder a lost season.
Broncos win streak at 10 after 34-12 defeat of Browns
Denver won its 10th straight game Sunday as Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes in a 34-12 victory over the Browns.
All eyes on season's end in Cleveland
Changes in Cleveland would surprise absolutely no one, given the club’s new ownership and yet another losing season.
PLAYER NEWS
The Browns signed Campbell to a two-year contract on Tuesday, bringing him to provide competition for fellow quarterback Brandon Weeden.|||||||
A first round pick by the Redskins in 2005, Campbell has started 77 games and thrown 76 touchdown passes in eight seasons. Weeden's starting spot might not be completely assured after an up-and-down rookie season.
Campbell will undergo surgery on his broken collarbone and says he could be back before the end of the season.|||||||
Campbell said he will have the operation on Monday and that if everything goes right he could be back in six weeks. Campbell got injured late in the first half of Oakland's 24-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday when he landed hard on his shoulder at the end of a scramble.
Campbell threw for a season-high 344 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions during Sunday's 31-19 loss to New England.|||||||
While Campbell has topped 300 yards passing twice this season, he's averaged just 130.5 in his other two games. Until he starts posting huge numbers every week, Campbell will remain a lackluster fantasy option.
Campbell put up some nice numbers in a 38-35 loss at Buffalo on Sunday.|||||||
Campbell went 23 of 33 for 323 yards and two touchdowns and one pick, adding a rushing TD to boot. He could find things difficult next week against the Jets and their star-studded defense.
Campbell left the Raiders' exhibition game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night with an injury in the second quarter.|||||||
Campbell was hurt late in the second quarter on a scramble play. He was tackled by Justin Smith and appeared to take a forearm to the helmet from linebacker Ahmad Brooks. Campbell was down on the ground briefly while being checked out by trainers.
