Kevin Hogan to replace DeShone Kizer as starting QB for Browns

ByPAT MCMANAMON
October 11, 2017, 8:45 AM

— -- The Cleveland Browns have made a switch in starting quarterbacks as Kevin Hogan will replace DeShone Kizer, coach Hue Jackson said Wednesday.

"I've made the decision to start Kevin this week," Jackson said in a statement. "We've liked what Kevin has been able to do within our offense when he's been in there and he will ?start on Sunday because that's what we feel is best for our team at this point in time.

"This does not change the way we feel about DeShone going forward. He has worked extremely hard and still very much has a bright future. Right now, it's better for him and his development to back up Kevin."

Hogan played far better than Kizer on Sunday, going 16-for-19 and leading the offense to 14 second-half points. He has taken advantage of his opportunities from preseason through Sunday, completing 26 of 38 passes (68.4 percent) for 377 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, a rating of 104.8.