The Facts: The Browns on Thursday cut ties with Shaw, who made one start over the past two seasons and was a long shot to make the team.

Diehards Line: The move is not a surprise considering the crowded nature of the quarterback position in Cleveland. Robert Griffin III, Josh McCown, Austin Davis and rookie Cody Kessler remain on the roster to battle it out for the starting position come training camp. Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer said this week that she believes the "odds are very, very high" that Griffin will open Week 1 as the starter, but coach Hue Jackson has yet to name a starter.