Connor Shaw recovering from thumb surgery

Cleveland Browns quarterback Connor Shaw underwent surgery on his right thumb Tuesday and will be out for an indefinite period.

Shaw injured his thumb during the second half of Thursday’s exhibition opener against Washington. He completed 5 of 10 passes for 64 yards in the 20-17 loss.

“Disappointed about losing the opportunity to compete,” Shaw said via Twitter. “However, I’ll continue to do everything I can to better myself and this team.”

Shaw was listed behind Josh McCown and Johnny Manziel on the team’s depth chart, but the Browns are high on the former South Carolina star, who showed toughness and potential in the 2014 season finale against Baltimore. Filling in for an injured Manziel, Shaw completed 14 of 28 passes for 177 yards against the playoff-bound Ravens. He finished the game despite a dislocated finger and bruised kidney.

ClevelandBrowns.com writer Kevin Jones told the local “Reynolds & Gunter” radio show that Shaw could be out of action three to six months, with it likely that he is designated for injured reserve and competes for a job next year.

Shaw on Tuesday posted to Instagram a post-surgery photo with his daughter, Mila, and the message: “She makes it all better. Thank you all for the prayers & support.”

This story was originally published August 18, 2015 at 11:03 PM with the headline "Connor Shaw recovering from thumb surgery."