NFL notes: Browns sign Vince Young

The Browns have signed free-agent quarterback Vince Young, who hasn’t played in an NFL regular-season game since 2011.

Although rusty, Young showed enough during a three-day tryout to get the deal.

It’s been a long climb back for Young, who won’t celebrate with so much work to be done.

“There’s no popping the champagne bottle,” he said.

The 30-year-old made two Pro Bowls during five seasons with Tennessee.

Young last played for Philadelphia and is 31-19 as an NFL starter. He spent parts of the past two preseasons with Buffalo and Green Bay. The 6-foot-5, 229-pounder will move into a backup role behind Brian Hoyer, who is expected to begin next season as Cleveland’s starter.

The Browns are likely to use a high draft pick on a quarterback next week. The team also signed quarterback Tyler Thigpen and linebacker Zac Diles.

Around the league

New York Giants’ General manager Jerry Reese said that Eli Manning’s left ankle surgery will keep him out of all the team’s spring activities and that they will not rush back their starting quarterback. … The Denver Broncos have exercised their 2015 option on pass-rusher Von Miller. … Two people familiar with discussions have confirmed New York City developer Howard Milstein has expressed interest in purchasing the Buffalo Bills and keeping them in Western New York.