Joe Flacco will be the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback to begin the 2025 campaign. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski named Flacco the starter for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals over Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.

Joe Flacco’s career sparks Hall of Fame debate, with Super Bowl heroics and stats weighed against a lack of accolades.

The veteran Browns QB has experience playing against Vic Fangio defenses, and likes what he’s seen from his current group at joint practices.

2025 Outlook: Flacco is the favorite to start off the season and is likely the best option for Browns’ pass catchers in fantasy outside of Sanders. The biggest question will be how long is he the starter and will it be worth it figuring the Browns won’t be a great team regardless.

19 Sports’ Mark Schwab, Leah Doherty, Ashley Holder and Orange and Brown Report’s Fred Greetham discuss the Browns’ joint practices with the Eagles, quarterback injuries, the latest on rookie running back Quinshon Judkins and the Browns naming a starting quarterback.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco has officially been ruled out for the team's second preseason contest on Saturday against the Carolina Panthers, according to Browns beat writer Noah Monroe. Flacco and Tyler Huntley are the team's only healthy QBs ...