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Report: Patriots to pursue Joe Flacco as bridge starter to mentor rookie QB

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The New England Patriots could reportedly be in the mix for 39-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco this offseason, long time Cleveland Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported on Thursday.

After a great comeback season with the Browns, filling in as the team's starter after an injury sidelined Deshaun Watson, the Patriots could look to sign Flacco as their bridge starter, using him as a mentor to whichever young quarterback they select in the upcoming NFL draft.

Flacco, who hasn't had much consistent time since leaving the Baltimore Ravens back in 2018, led the Browns to the playoffs after helping them finish the regular season out with a 4-1 record.