The Cleveland Browns have settled their quarterback sweepstakes, naming 40-year-old Joe Flacco the team’s starter. The decision caps a four-week, four-player competition and hands the veteran signal-caller the reins of Cleveland’s offense.

The Cleveland Browns have named Joe Flacco their starting quarterback for the 2025 opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, fulfilling head coach Kevin Stefanski’s pledge to settle the position before the preseason finale. The decision arrives as the team continues to weigh several long-term options at quarterback.

As the Cleveland Browns navigate the decision of selecting their starting quarterback for the upcoming season, Shedeur Sanders shares insights into a “positive vibe” within the team’s crowded QB room. Despite Head Coach Kevin Stefanski’s assertion that the team isn’t ready to choose, veteran Joe Flacco emerges as the consensus favorite, sparking analysis from NFL veterans Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson.

The Cleveland Browns have signed veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year contract, a move that could significantly alter their quarterback plans. This unexpected decision raises questions about how another team’s misfortune might be influencing the Browns and what it means for the NFL Draft.