Browns turn to Cody Kessler with DeShone Kizer in locker room due to injury

DeShone Kizer’s nightmare rookie season isn’t getting easier, as the rookie headed to the locker room Sunday in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. The Cleveland Browns have turned to Cody Kessler against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Kizer, 21, has struggled in 2017, but started Sunday with four completions on five passes with 65 yards before he left the game. Kessler took over in the second quarter with Cleveland trailing, 10-3. On his first drive, the Browns went three-and-out with Kessler getting sacked on third down.

If Kizer is done for the day, Kessler will be the only quarterback option for the team in the remainder of the game with Kevin Hogan inactive.

During his tumultuous rookie season that has featured a league-leading 14 interceptions and just five touchdowns, Kizer has been benched twice by the team and dealt with migraines earlier in the year.

A couple weeks ago, he exited a game against the Detroit Lions due to a rib injury, but returned to the game after Kessler briefly took over. In two appearances in 2017, Kessler has completed 11 of 22 passes for 126 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.