Flacco served as the team’s QB late in the 2023 season to lead Cleveland to its second postseason appearance under head coach Kevin Stefanski and that familiarity likely helped the 40-year-old signal-caller secure the job. In his Tuesday press conference, Stefanski said Flacco has done really well in the offseason program and training camp.

Flacco parlayed that excellent stretch into a one-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts in 2024. He appeared in eight games and started six of them to the tune of a 2-4 record with a 65.3% completion rate and 12 touchdowns to seven interceptions.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk Joe Flacco winning the Browns QB job and Isaiah Bond officially signing.

Browns’ crowded QB room sparks trade speculation as reports indicate that Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett could draw league-wide interest.

The Cleveland Browns quarterback competition, featuring rookie Shedeur Sanders, remains one of the biggest storylines in the NFL. The former Colorado Buffaloes

Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett all could have brighter futures. But 40-year-old Flacco is still more dependable today.

An NFL analyst has made a surprising W-L projection for the Cleveland Browns following their quarterback announcement on Monday. The Browns have named veteran quarterback Joe Flacco their starter for Week 1.