The Facts: Griffin is the only Browns quarterback to earn a win this year as a starter, but he probably won't be able to finish the season. The concussion suffered on Christmas Eve will likely force him to miss the season finale Jan. 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rookie third-round draft pick Cody Kessler would start in his place.
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It would be an unfortunate ending for Griffin, who missed 11 games this season with a fractured left shoulder he suffered Sept. 11 in the regular-season opener and returned to start the past three games. With a $750,000 roster bonus due to Griffin on March 11, his future with the Browns is uncertain. Griffin completed 17-of-25 passes for 164 yards without a touchdown or interception to help the Browns (1-14) avoid a winless season and snap their 17-game losing streak. He posted a passer rating of 86.1, rushed six times for 42 yards (7.0 average) and took seven sacks. ... We'll follow up as needed, but expect Kessler to start Week 17 until further notice.