NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the free-agent wideout is planning to sign with the Browns, who cut the former quarterback before the season.
"Nothing is official so I don't want to speak on that yet, but I am obviously aware that that report is out there," Pettine said.
Pryor was signed as a receiver, but he could potentially double as an emergency quarterback with Josh McCownset to undergo X-rays on his collarbone Tuesday. With Andrew Hawkins and Taylor Gabriel both battling concussions, the Browns could use another pass-catcher to go along with Travis Benjamin, Brian Hartline and Marlon Moore.
We'd also mention Dwayne Bowe, but it's fair to wonder if the massively overpaid and underperforming veteran could be on his way out after Cleveland opted for another look at the physically freaky Pryor.