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Browns quarterback Josh McCown to start against Raiders

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Cleveland. Manziel threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin on his first attempt and a 50-yarder, showing some of that old Johnny Football magic, to the wide receiver on his last with 2:52 left Sunday, leading the Browns to a 28-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Cleveland. Manziel threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin on his first attempt and a 50-yarder, showing some of that old Johnny Football magic, to the wide receiver on his last with 2:52 left Sunday, leading the Browns to a 28-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Cleveland. Manziel threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin on his first attempt and a 50-yarder, showing some of that old Johnny Football magic, to the wide receiver on his last with 2:52 left Sunday, leading the Browns to a 28-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

By Associated Press 1 min read

BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Browns quarterback Josh McCown will start ahead of Johnny Manziel this Sunday against Oakland after passing the NFL’s protocol on concussions.

McCown was injured in the season opener against the New York Jets and had to sit out last week because of lingering symptoms from his head injury. Manziel replaced him and led the Browns to a 28-14 victory over Tennessee, his first career win. Manziel threw two long to touchdown passes but also had two fumbles, giving him four in two games.

McCown completed 5 of 8 passes for 49 yards before getting hurt when he tried to launch himself into the end zone on a scramble and was struck in the helmet.

On Monday, Pettine hinted toward going back to the 36-year-old McCown, who was cleared by an independent neurologist Wednesday and will practice. Pettine said he would start the QB who gives his team the best chance to win.

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