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Browns sign veteran signal-caller McCown

The Browns have yet another new quarterback, and this one has a familiar last name.

Josh McCown, who went 1-10 as Tampa Bay’s starter last season, agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Cleveland on Friday. McCown’s younger brother, Luke, played for the Browns in 2004 — one of 22 different starting quarterbacks the Browns have used since 1999.

The 35-year-old McCown had also been in contract talks with the Buffalo Bills, who like the Browns have QB issues.

While McCown didn’t play well in 2014, he does give the Browns options as they try to solidify a problematic position.

McCown will likely compete for the starting job, but if he doesn’t win it, he can serve as a mentor for Johnny Manziel and Connor Shaw.

Or possibly be a backup if the Browns sign another veteran in free agency or draft one of the top college prospects in this year’s draft.

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