The Cleveland Browns have cut quarterback Brandon Weeden, ending his two-year stint with the team.

Weeden was a surprise choice in the first round of the 2012 Draft as the Browns selected him with the 22nd overall pick despite his being 28 years old.

He got off to a shaky start, throwing for four interceptions in his very first game for the team, but recovered somewhat to throw for nine touchdowns with six interceptions over his next seven games.

"First and foremost, the Browns would like to thank Brandon and his agent for being true professionals," Browns general manager Ray Farmer said in a statement.

"The circumstances in which he found himself were not easy for him or the team. After discussions with Brandon and his agent, we'd like to give him the ability to pursue other opportunities."

Weeden began the 2013 campaign as the Browns' starting quarterback but lost all five of his starts and completed just 52.8% of his passes.