With Baker Mayfield dealing with a completely torn labrum in his left shoulder, the Cleveland Browns announced that backup quarterback Case Keenum will start against the Denver Broncos on Thursday.
Browns QB Case Keenum to start on Thursday night vs. Broncos. pic.twitter.com/olkA0jleGj
This will be the first NFL start Mayfield has ever missed due to injury, something he was trying hard to avoid. Mayfield said Tuesday that he was planning to play through the injury, because while he didn't want to harm the team, he's the only one who knows if he's able to play.