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.

On Monday, coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Flacco will start at quarterback when the team opens the 2025 regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7.

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to name the team’s starting quarterback for the season opener as soon as Monday morning. Where does the former Colorado Buffaloes legendary quarterback Shedeur Sanders land in the competition?

The Cleveland Browns announced their final depth chart before their last preseason game and Shedeur Sanders was listed fourth.

Now, with just one preseason game left and an imminent decision, the Browns expect Sanders and Kenny Pickett back on the field this week, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.

With the 2025 NFL season quickly approaching, the fate of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will be revealed soon. The former Colorado Buffalo

What's an NFL preseason without a little quarterback controversy? The Browns have the most notable quarterback battle on their hands as Week 2 of the preseason rolls on, with a starter yet to be named by head coach Kevin Stefanski.