Browns coach Mike Pettine remained mum Friday on whether Johnny Manziel or Josh McCown would start against the Steelers, ESPN.com reported.
But Pettine did tell reporters he knows who will get the start. And the likely starter is … Manziel.
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That's according to Mary Kay Cabot, the Browns beat writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Pettine said Manziel took most of the reps in practice Friday, since McCown is still nursing rib injuries. However, Pettine said earlier in the week that McCown would start if healthy.
Manziel started instead of McCown in Week 9's 31-10 loss against the Bengals. He completed 15 of 33 passes for 168 yards and one touchdown.