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 snap road losing streak in victory over Raiders
Brandon Weeden threw for a career-high 364 yards and a touchdown and the Browns snapped a 12-game road losing streak by beating the Raiders.
Browns employee kills self at practice facility
A member of the Cleveland Browns' grounds crew killed himself at their practice facility, a team spokesman said Sunday.
Browns could use more 'ugly' wins
Steve DiMatteo says critics of the Browns "ugly" win over the Steelers in Week 12 are off base — all that matters is that it counts as a victory.
Raiders-Browns game blacked out in Oakland
The Raiders’ game on Sunday against the Browns will be blacked out on local television.
Browns deny report regarding Gruden
Jon Gruden reportedly has an offer to coach the University of Tennessee and earn an ownership stake in the Cleveland Browns.
AFC North Spin cycle: It's the Ravens' race to lose
The Steelers are falling fast. The Bengals are surging. Both, however, are still well back in the Ravens' rear-view mirror.
Browns' defense surging down the stretch
One reason why Cleveland has been quite competitive recently: its defense has stepped up its play in a major way.
Browns force eight turnovers in win over Steelers
The Browns handed their hated rivals a potentially devastating loss, 20-14 over the stumbling Steelers on Sunday.
Browns have plenty to be thankful for this week
The Browns have plenty to be thankful for this week, due to the way in which their most recent loss played out, writes Steve DiMatteo.
Browns safety Ward upset over fine for hit
Browns S T.J. Ward is appealing the $25,000 fine he received for an illegal hit he delivered on Sunday against Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree.
Report: Leftwich fractured two ribs, likely out for Week 12
Steelers QB Byron Leftwich fractured two ribs in Sunday night’s loss to the Ravens and is unlikely to start in Week 12, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.
Rivera, Mularkey, Shurmur don't come through in clutch
Embattled head coaches have something in common: They all make late-game situational mistakes that cost their teams.
Browns blow lead, fall to Cowboys in OT
Dan Bailey kicked a 38-yard field goal in overtime and Dallas overcame a critical fumble by Tony Romo in the Cowboys' 23-20 victory against Cleveland.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens inching away from pack
The Ravens took a big step toward gaining control in the AFC North by winning at Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
Browns look to make major improvements after bye
The Browns and rookie RB Trent Richardson are looking to make a statement in their last seven games of the 2012 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.
