In the end, there was no surprise: Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski decided to name Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback, meaning he will open when the Browns visit the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Flacco will be entering his 18th NFL season.
In recent weeks, the strong rumor was that Kenny Pickett would win the job; even wide receiver Diontae Johnson mentioned that Pickett was Stefanski’s favorite. However, a hamstring injury cost him valuable time, and ultimately Joe Flacco will be the starter for the Cleveland Browns.
Even though Flacco will lead the Browns-at least for Week 1-the pressure will be fully on the veteran out of the University of Delaware, because the fans want to see Shedeur Sanders under center. In the only opportunity he’s had during the preseason, Sanders played brilliantly.
Adam Schefter reveals the Browns’ quarterback situation
All of preseason has revolved around the Cleveland Browns and their quarterback situation, especially because one of the competitors is Shedeur Sanders, who has been battling and seems to be walking a thorny path.
It’s worth remembering that Sanders was once considered a first-round talent, but the Browns selected him in the fifth round, after taking Dillon Gabriel two rounds earlier. NFL insider Adam Schefter believes there’s a strong chance the Browns will keep four quarterbacks on their final 53-man roster.
“It feels more and more like the Browns will carry four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster.” – Adam Schefter
So, when the season begins, the Browns could have Flacco, Pickett, Gabriel, and Sanders all available. Still, this might turn into a ticking time bomb, because the fans want to see Shedeur Sanders under center. At the first sign of trouble, they’ll be calling for the son of Deion Sanders, NFL Hall of Famer.
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