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Brian Hoyer wins Browns quarterback competition over Johnny Manziel

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Johnny Manziel and Brian Hoyer are competing to start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Which signal-caller will win out? Below is a compilation of news and developments since the start of training camp.

Cleveland selected Manziel, the former Heisman Trophy winner, in the first round of this year's NFL draft. Hoyer joined the Browns before last season. He started three games for Cleveland - all wins - before tearing his ACL in October. He missed the rest of the year.

August 20

Browns name Brian Hoyer starting quarterback over Johnny Manziel

August 15

Mike Pettine says Johnny Manziel can still win Browns QB job
Johnny Manziel practices with Browns' first-team offense on Friday
Browns could name Johnny Manziel or Brian Hoyer starting QB by Tuesday

August 14
Pettine: Brian Hoyer, not Johnny Manziel, to start next preseason game
Report: Johnny Manziel was late to a team meeting on Monday

August 12
Pettine: Manziel, Hoyer to split first-team reps in next preseason game

August 10
Browns coach Mike Pettine: Johnny Manziel hasn't overtaken Brian Hoyer
Browns trending upward, but Manziel or Hoyer must take the reins at QB

August 9
Johnny Manziel, Brian Hoyer deliver up-and-down performances vs. Lions

August 7
Report: 'Very good' chance Manziel starts second preseason game

August 6
Hoyer, not Manziel, starting exhibition opener

August 5
Brian Hoyer ahead of Johnny Manziel on Browns' first depth chart
Steelers DC Dick LeBeau expects Johnny Manziel to be Browns starter

August 4
Johnny Manziel takes first training camp reps with Browns starters

August 2
Johnny Manziel reportedly 'narrowed the gap' for Browns' starting QB

July 31
Browns OC Shanahan: Johnny Manziel, Brian Hoyer even in QB battle
Manziel says he's battling playbook, Hoyer

July 30
Ever the underdog, Brian Hoyer unfazed by Manziel Mania in Cleveland

July 25
Browns' Johnny Manziel admits 'rookie mistakes'