Browns' young playmakers looking to step into big roles

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BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns put an end to questions about their quarterback situation -- in the present, at least -- when they named Joe Flacco the starter for Week 1.

However, there is uncertainty regarding who will step up as playmakers for the 40-year-old passer.

The Browns have a pair of former Pro Bowlers in wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and tight end David Njoku, the latter of whom had his best season catching passes from Flacco in the 2023 season. Elsewhere, Cleveland is looking for someone to emerge in the backfield and hoping for a cast of young players to step up in the passing game.

"I feel good about these guys, man," Flacco said after the Browns' preseason…