Thompson-Robinson is expected to open the regular season as Cleveland's third quarterback behind starter Deshaun Watson and top backup Jameis Winston, Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.com reports.
With Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reporting the Browns will field calls on Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley, Thompson-Robinson could be viewed as the top backup to Deshaun Watson.
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Thursday that Thompson-Robinson will start Saturday's exhibition game against the Vikings, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Thompson-Robinson (hip) participated in practice Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Thompson-Robinson (hip) participated in 7-on-7 drills Tuesday, but is still limited in practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Thompson-Robinson (hip) had an MRI earlier in the week that showed encouraging results with no setbacks, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
Thompson-Robinson (hip) will undergo an MRI on Monday and is expected to participate in minicamp next week, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
GM Andrew Berry noted recently that the Browns could proceed cautiously this offseason with Thompson-Robinson, who is bouncing back from a season-ending hip injury, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The Browns placed Thompson-Robinson (hip) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Thompson-Robinson was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate due to a hip injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.