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Green Bay Packers quarterback Graham Harrell throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Mike Roemer, Associated Press
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Cleveland Browns' Auston English (94) causes Green Bay Packers quarterback Graham Harrell to intentionally ground the ball from the end zone for a safety during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Mike Roemer, Associated Press
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) stands with quarterback Graham Harrell (6) on the sidelines during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Morry Gash, Associated Press
By Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Graham Harrell struggled in the Green Bay Packers' preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns, leading to questions about whether he's ready to become the primary backup to Aaron Rodgers.

The former Texas Tech star completed 12 of 24 passes for 100 yards with two interceptions Thursday night. He also was called for intentional grounding in the end zone for a safety.

Harrell wasn't happy with the performance but says, "It's not like I'll ever lose confidence in myself."

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Packers general manager Ted Thompson passed on the chance to pick up a veteran backup after Matt Flynn signed with Seattle, a sign the team felt comfortable that Harrell could make the leap from No. 3 to No. 2.

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