Browns Coach Stefanski Retains Flacco Starting QB After 41-17 Loss

The Cleveland Browns started their 2025 NFL season with an 0-2 record after a decisive 41-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Despite the poor start and some struggles from veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, including an interception and lost fumble returned for a touchdown, coach Kevin Stefanski has confirmed that he will not make a quarterback change, reaffirming Flacco as the starter for the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Dillon Gabriel briefly played late in the Week 2 game, completing all three of his passes for a touchdown, but Stefanski dismissed questions about switching quarterbacks, emphasizing that the team's overall performance, not just the quarterback play, has been the issue. Flacco himself expressed focus on leading the team without worrying about his job security. While there are questions about Stefanski's future amid the Browns' struggles, he remains the fifth-winningest coach in franchise history and has a track record of rebounding after Week 1 losses. The team's continued offensive production despite losses has contributed to Stefanski's decision to maintain stability at quarterback for now.