Joe Flacco has been named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns at the start of the 2025 season, concluding a quarterback competition impacted by injuries. Kenny Pickett has been limited due to a hamstring injury, while rookie Dillon Gabriel missed the preseason opener with a similar issue. Deshaun Watson is rehabbing an Achilles injury that is expected to sideline him for most of the season. The Browns possess uncertainty in their quarterback future despite drafting two quarterbacks and having first-round picks in the upcoming 2026 draft.
Joe Flacco, at age 40, was named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns to open the 2025 season after emerging as the favorite in training camp.
Kenny Pickett has been limited due to a hamstring injury, leading to Flacco receiving the majority of first-team reps. Rookie Dillon Gabriel also faced injuries.
Deshaun Watson is on the physically unable to perform list due to an Achilles injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined for most of the 2025 season.
The Browns' long-term quarterback future is uncertain, despite drafting two quarterbacks in 2025 and possessing two first-round picks in 2026.
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