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.

The move probably doesn't come as a shock to most fans, as Flacco saw success in head coach Kevin Stefanski's offensive system when he signed mid-season in 2023. He also remains one of the only currently healthy quarterbacks on the Browns' roster.

PHILADELPHIA — The Browns won their second preseason game Saturday, 22-13 against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel made his debut as the Browns improved to 2-0 in the preseason. Relive the game as it happened through the updates below. Browns defeat Eagles by a score of 22-13.