Browns' Cody Kessler: Will serve as backup

Kessler will be available in a backup capacity for Sunday's tilt with the Bengals.

Analysis:

With Robert Griffin (shoulder) named the starter for Week 14, Kessler will remain on the bench after missing the past few weeks due to a concussion. Griffin, who will be taking the field for the first time since Week 1, has had a history of injuries, leaving Kessler and veteran Josh McCown waiting in the wings should something go wrong Sunday.