The Cleveland Browns named Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback to begin the 2025 season, the team announced on Twitter.
Flacco being named the starter was the expected outcome after an offseason competition that featured former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. All three dealt with injuries throughout training camp, and Flacco also offers the most experience and familiarity in Cleveland’s system.
The Browns rode a strong five-game performance by Flacco during the 2023 season to a 4-1 finish and playoff appearance. His familiarity with head coach Kevin Stefanski’s system likely gave him a leg up on the competition, and after starting six games with the Indianapolis Colts last season, Flacco again finds himself as a QB1.