The Brandon Weeden era is not officially over, but the writing could be on the wall.
Weeden is nursing a thumb injury that no one can for certain how serious it is. The Browns official website is reporting that Brian Hoyer will start at quarterback for Cleveland against the Vikings.
BREAKING: Head Coach Rob Chudzinski has informed Brian Hoyer that he will start at quarterback Sunday at Minnesota.
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 18, 2013
The 27 year old Hoyer has played for the Patriots, Steelers, and Cardinals.