What happened: Cleveland's choice 13 opener and is not a week-to-week call. Houston completed its deal with New England before final roster cuts.
Why it matters: The quarterback decision ends Cleveland's preseason competition. The trade fills a Houston receiver need created by a torn ACL while giving New England secondary depth and future draft capital.
By the numbers: Cleveland's selected starter carries a $40.9 million cap hit this season.
What to watch: Houston's receiver rotation and New England's safety depth will come into focus as the preseason closes.