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Kevin Stefanski resolved the biggest storyline of the Cleveland Browns training camp by naming Joe Flacco the starting quarterback on Monday.
The third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft made his preseason debut in Saturday's contest with the Eagles ,finishing 13 of 18 for 143 yards with an interception, which was returned for a 75-yard touchdown by Andrew Mukuba, ending his day with a 72.2 passer rating.
Flacco, who is entering his 18th NFL season, will also start in the team's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams at home on Saturday. Coach Kevin Stefanski said he would treat the game as a dress rehearsal for the regular season. Flacco did not play in Cleveland's first two preseason games. The Browns host the Cincinnati Bengals Week 1.
The Cleveland Browns officially named veteran Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback for their 2025 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, but there are still three other signal-callers fighting for positioning as training camp nears its end.
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After Browns name Joe Flacco starting QB, NFL veteran relishes in 'special' opportunity at age 40
Joe Flacco beat out a group of young quarterbacks to win the Cleveland Browns' starting job for Week 1, and the most experienced option in the room is set to join a minuscule group of NFL players to extend their careers into their 40s.
Joe Flacco said Tuesday that it is "definitely special" to be named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback as he enters his 18th NFL season.
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Veteran Joe Flacco selected as Browns starting QB for season opener against Bengals on Sept. 7
The Cleveland Browns have announced that Joe Flacco will be their starting quarterback for the Sept. 7 opener against AFC North rival Cincinnati.
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The Spun on MSNCleveland Browns' Rumored Quarterback Plan Seems Incredibly Messy
The Cleveland Browns have named Joe Flacco their starting quarterback for their Week 1 showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals. While their plans for Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett and Shedeur Sanders haven't been revealed yet,
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List Wire on MSNWho has started at quarterback for Cleveland Browns since 1999?
Joe Flacco gets the call over three other quarterbacks in Cleveland. What other QBs have started for the Browns since 1999?
Still being ignored in the four-way Browns quarterback competition, with Joe Flacco the Week 1 starter as Shedeur Sanders fans pout, Watson looms large.