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Start up: Browns rookie QB Kizer named team’s starter

Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer (7) shares a laugh with tackle Joe Thomas (73) during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer (7) shares a laugh with tackle Joe Thomas (73) during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack) Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer (7) shares a laugh with tackle Joe Thomas (73) during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

By Associated Press 4 min read

CLEVELAND (AP) – Cleveland’s roll call of starting quarterbacks since 1999 has a new entry.

Introducing No. 27, rookie DeShone Kizer.

The Steelers are waiting for you.

Kizer will start the Browns’ season opener on Sept. 11 against Pittsburgh after showing coach Hue Jackson what he wanted to see during an exhibition start on Saturday night at Tampa Bay.

“DeShone is our starting quarterback,” Jackson said Sunday during a conference call, finally ending months of speculation, twists and turns. “He has earned the right to play through his preparation. He has established a work ethic that I think has earned the respect of his teammates.