Cody Kessler will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 against the Cowboys.

Kessler missed the team's last game against the New York Jets because of a concussion. Josh McCown started but will return to the backup role.

Hue Jackson said the hope is that Kessler keeps the job for the rest of the season. Jackson said he is making the move to help evaluate Kessler whether he can be the team's long-term starter.

"The more I can see guys play, the better decision I can make moving forward," Jackson said.