Brock Osweiler has become the clear-cut favorite to win the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback job, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports.
"I'm told that (head coach) Hue Jackson went to several different veterans over the past week or two and asked them for feedback on which quarterback is most ready," reported Rapoport. "Brock Osweiler was the No. 1 choice. ...
"If Osweiler plays well (Monday night), I would not be surprised if he is shortly named the starter."
Osweiler finished Monday night's game against the New York Giants completing six-of-eight passes for 25 yards with one interception.
The veteran quarterback was traded to the Browns from the Houston Texans in March and was not even expected to stay on the roster at the time, though he has apparently out-performed Cody Kessler and DeShone Kizer.
The Browns may still be looking for a trade partner for Osweiler, but Rapoport's report backs up what veteran left tackle and captain Joe Thomas said last week.
"I think they're grooming Brock to be the starter in Week 1, based on what I've seen," said Thomas.
