The Cleveland Browns signed quarterback Thaddeus Lewis, who spent the 2011-12 seasons with the team.

With the Browns uncertain when Johnny Manziel will be available this offseason as he addresses personal issues, Lewis gives the team another veteran behind recently-signed Josh McCown. Lewis, 30, was an undrafted rookie out of Duke who initially signed with the St. Louis Rams before joining Cleveland, and made his first career NFL start with the Browns in the 2012 season finale.

He started five games for the Buffalo Bills in 2013 and spent last season with the Houston Texans, although he did not appear in a game. For his career, Lewis has thrown fo 1,296 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions while starting six of seven games he has appeared in.