Joe Flacco has been named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback for the upcoming season and will also start in the final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. The quarterback competition included Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, with Flacco taking the majority of first-team practice reps due to injuries affecting the other contenders. Flacco returns for a second stint with the Browns, previously leading them to a 4-1 record in five games during the 2023 season, showcasing strong performances despite competition and injury challenges for other players.
Joe Flacco will open the season as the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, entering his 18th NFL season. He will also start in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Browns faced a quarterback competition among Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, with Deshaun Watson sidelined due to injury.
Injuries significantly impacted the competition, as both Pickett and Gabriel had hamstring issues, and Sanders missed key reps because of an oblique injury.
Flacco returns to Cleveland after a solid performance in 2023, leading the Browns to a 4-1 record while throwing for over 300 yards in four consecutive games.
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