Following Deshaun Watson’s season-ending shoulder injury, the Cleveland Browns are trying to add a third
quarterback to their roster.
On Friday, various reports surfaced that they were working out former Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, which head c
oach Kevin Stefanski declined to comment on. According to recent reports, Flacco has left Cleveland without a
contract.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the two parties did not reach an agreement following the veteran’s workout in
Berea. However, this does not rule out a deal; as Fowler points out, a logistical impediment may prohibit Cleveland
from adding Flacco. However, the Super Bowl winner will not be part of the Browns’ plans for Sunday’s game against
Pittsburgh.
Without Watson, Cleveland will start rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson against their division
opponent. This week, general manager Andrew Berry stated that the team’s thinking on the position would lead to
the addition of a third quarterback. Following the Steelers game, the Browns’ brass may certainly reconsider their
interest in Flacco and reach an agreement early next week.
Flacco, 38, is nearing the conclusion of his career, having previously played for the Broncos and, most recently, the
Jets after 11 seasons in Baltimore. Last season, Flacco orchestrated a spectacular 13-point comeback against the
Browns in the last two minutes of their Week 2 game. He appeared in just five games for New York last season,
including four starts. Flacco concluded the 2022 season 110-for-191 throwing for 1,051 yards, five touchdowns, and
three interceptions.
