Robert Griffin III named Cleveland’s starting QB

Jackson, who chose Griffin following a weekend in which the 26-year-old helped Cleveland’s first-team offense in successful scrimmages, has lofty standards that Griffin will need to meet in order to keep the job.

Griffin signed a two-year, $15 million free-agent contract in March and has taken the majority of first-team reps during the Browns’ organized team activities and training camp.

The fifth-year quarterback completed three long passes to rookie Corey Coleman in the team’s Friday scrimmage, including a deep touchdown toss that impressed cornerback Tramon Williams.

In Saturday’s no-pads scrimmage at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, the Baylor alum tossed two touchdown passes to receiver Terrelle Pryor.

The Super Bowl champs have released their first depth chart and there’s still little clarification on who will be the starting quarterback in 2016.

Head coach Gary Kubiak says he wants to watch them play in the preseason before making a decision.

The Saints released wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, who has 356 receptions in seven seasons with the Giants and Colts. ...