The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... It's a "serious possibility' that the Browns will sign Matt Schaub to compete with Brian Hoyer, a league source told cleveland.com.

Diehards Line: Schaub, an 11th-year pro, flourished under Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in Houston, playing some of his best ball under the Browns' new playcaller. A two-time Pro Bowler, Schaub spent three seasons with Shanahan in Houston in from 2007-2009, with Shanahan serving as his quarterbacks coach in 2007 and offensive coordinator in 2008-09. The Texans might release Schaub, 32, because he's due to make $10 million in 2014. ... Stay tuned. The Raiders and Jets are also reportedly interested.