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 |
Friday's 60-second rant: RG3 is Browns' missing piece
With a talented roster lacking a quality QB, the Browns could have been set for years if they had succeeded in nabbing Robert Griffin III.
Eagles sign TE Moore
The Eagles signed TE Evan Moore to the active roster, the team announced Thursday.
Writing's on wall for Heckert, Shurmur in Cleveland
The Browns' Week 15 loss to the Redskins likely signalled the end for GM Tom Heckert and head coach Pat Shurmur in Cleveland.
Browns make roster moves
The Browns signed DB Prince Miller and LB Adrian Moten and placed LB James-Michael Johnson and DB T.J. Ward on injured reserve with knee injuries.
Browns add to new management, hire president
Alec Scheiner has been named the new president of the Browns. He spent the previous eight years working for the Cowboys.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens wobbling down the stretch
The Ravens are in the playoffs, but they hardly look like contenders, and now they have to deal with the talented, desperate Giants.
Cousins leads Redskins over Browns 38-21
Rookie Kirk Cousins threw for 329 yards and two TDs filling in for Robert Griffin III, leading the Redskins to their fifth straight win, 38-21 over the Browns.
Redskins announce Cousins to start Sunday
The Redskins announced Saturday evening that rookie Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback in the team’s Week 15 game against the Browns.
Shurmur still has work to do to save job
Pat Shurmur desperately needs wins against quality opponents in order to stay in Cleveland at least one more season.
AFC North Spin cycle: Leaders running in place
It was a lost week for the AFC North's top playoff contenders, but the Browns sure enjoyed themselves.
Browns roll past Chiefs for third-straight win
Travis Benjamin's 93-yard punt return touchdown helped the Browns win their third straight game, 30-7 over the Chiefs on Sunday.
Young Browns hitting their stride
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Browns now playing a season of 'what ifs'
With a great deal of uncertainty looming in the offseason, the Browns are quietly beginning to put together a solid run to end the season.
AFC North Spin cycle: Steelers finish with a flourish
Don't forget about the Steelers. And don't pencil the Ravens in as AFC North champions just yet.
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.
