The Cleveland Browns aren't drafting a quarterback with the intention of playing him right away, coach Hue Jackson said Wednesday at the NFL scouting combine.
"Would we have to [play him]?" Jackson told reporters. "I would hope not."
Jackson then mentioned free agency as an opportunity to add a quarterback to go with players already on the roster. That comment points to free agent A.J. McCarron -- whom Jackson declined to comment on -- and DeShone Kizer, who played in 15 games for the Browns during their winless 2017 season.
The Browns are expected to draft a quarterback with the first overall pick, but Jackson said it is too soon to say who that will be.