The battle for the Cleveland Browns backup quarterback job has turned into a soap opera involving the team’s two young draft picks. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday, August 18, that the Browns will name veteran quarterback Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback for the team’s September 7 regular season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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.

With one week away from the NFL's 53-man roster deadline, the Cleveland Browns have decisions to make at the quarterback position. Saturday's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams will be last opportunity for the coaching staff and front office to evaluate their four quarterbacks -- Joe Flacco,