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Working exclusively with Cleveland’s starters last week, Hoyer, in his first game action since sustaining a season-ending knee injury in 2013, completed 6 of 14 passes for 92 yards and set up two field goals.

Manziel, the immensely popular first-round pick from Texas A&M, only played with the second-stringers and completed 7 of 11 passes for 63 yards. He also rushed for a team-high 27 yards on six carries.

Manziel’s pro debut helped NFL Network set a ratings record for an exhibition game.

Pettine said he had no issues with Manziel starting against the Washington Football Team in a nationally televised game expected to draw a large audience.

“I’m not concerned about Johnny on a big stage,” he said. “He’s proved throughout his career he can handle it.”

Hoyer began camp with a lead on Manziel, but the former Heisman Trophy winner has been closing the gap as he learns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan’s detailed system.

On Tuesday, the team signed veteran quarterback Rex Grossman, who has played under Shanahan and should be able to help Hoyer and Manziel get more comfortable with the offense.

Pettine wants to name his starter for the Sept. 7 season opener at Pittsburgh before the Browns’ third preseason game on Aug. 23 against St. Louis.

It’s possible the QBs’ performances against the Washington Football Team could factor heavily into Pettine’s decision.

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