The Cleveland Browns traded quarterback Cody Kessler to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a conditional 2019 seventh-round draft pick on Wednesday.
Kessler projects as Jacksonville's new backup for Blake Bortles after Chad Henne signed a two-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.Ā
The Browns selected Kessler in the third round of the 2016 draft.Ā
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The USC product made eight starts as a rookie, completing 65.6 percent of his passes for 1,380 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions.Ā
However, his playing time dwindled last season after the Browns spent a 2017 second-round pick on DeShone Kizerāwho was traded to the Green Bay Packers earlier this month.Ā
The Browns, who are widely expected to select a franchise quarterback at No. 1 overall in next month's draft, have overhauled their QB room throughout the offseason by trading for Tyrod Taylor and signing veteran Drew Stanton.Ā
Cleveland also extended aĀ qualifying offerĀ to exclusive rights free agent Kevin Hogan.Ā
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