Browns dub Frye as starting quarterback
Charlie Frye will start at quarterback for Cleveland’s season opener Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Frye, who started 13 games last year, entered training camp slightly behind Derek Anderson in the quarterback competition. But he outperformed Anderson during preseason games and directed one touchdown drive against the Denver Broncos. Anderson produced no touchdowns when he led the offense during preseason games.
Coach Romeo Crennel said Monday the position will be evaluated on a weekly basis. But he wouldn’t say if Frye’s backup was rookie Brady Quinn, a first-round draft pick, or Anderson.
Quinn, selected 22nd overall in April from Notre Dame, missed 11 days of training camp in a holdout, but led four touchdown drives in three preseason games, mostly against backups.
Crennel said Frye’s experience playing against Pittsburgh and as a team leader was the deciding factor.
“I think that gives us the best chance to win,” he said.
Frye said he’s looking forward to facing the rival Steelers.
“Obviously, I’m excited,” he said. “I’ve been working hard. The competition’s been going since minicamp, and I think all of us have benefited from it. It’s going to help the team.”
The Browns on Saturday released a fourth quarterback, Ken Dorsey, who acted as a mentor to Quinn during training camp.
Porter set to play
Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter says his surgically repaired right knee feels better every day, and he’s expected to play in the season opener Sunday at Washington.
Porter underwent arthroscopic surgery Aug. 7 and missed much of training camp. He returned to practice on a limited basis last week and has gradually increased his workload.
“He had a nice practice today,” coach Cam Cameron said. “It looks like he’s ready to play.”
Porter said he still has swelling in the knee, but is eager to play after missing all four exhibitions games.
Around the league
Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan reported to the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., six days before the season opener. Ending a holdout that may cost him more than $500,000 in fines, Strahan arrived unobserved at Giants Stadium around 4 p.m., handled some paperwork and met with general manager Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin. … Cornerback Aaron Glenn signed with Jacksonville, two days after being cut by Dallas. The Jags also released guard Tutan Reyes. … The New England Patriots re-signed tight end Marcellus Rivers and claimed rookie linebacker David Herron off waivers. The team also signed seven players to the practice squad.