Brock Osweiler will take the first snaps for the Cleveland Browns in their first preseason game.

Osweiler will start Thursday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Hue Jackson says that DeShone Kizer will be third in line, after Cody Kessler.

"A lot goes into our evaluation, but it's always going to be about efficiently and effectively running the offense," Jackson said in a statement. "You want your starter to be able to do that despite any circumstance. Brock hasn't really gotten any first-team reps, and this will give him that chance. We look forward to seeing what he can do with this opportunity throughout the week and against the Saints."