Cleveland Browns Prepare Preseason Games Amid Quarterback Injuries

The Cleveland Browns are gearing up for their preseason with a game against the Carolina Panthers, despite injuries to key quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, prompting the team to bring back Snoop Huntley to bolster the quarterback lineup. Joe Flacco, at 40 years old, remains a notable presence on the team, expressing surprise and gratitude for his physical longevity in the sport. Meanwhile, the Browns face ongoing legal disputes with the city of Cleveland over plans to build a new stadium in Brook Park, with city officials cautiously optimistic about reaching a settlement amid debates over spending on repairs to the current stadium. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has refrained from commenting on the status of negotiations, while the City Council is considering allocating over $2.5 million for urgent stadium repairs, a move met with mixed reactions given the Browns’ plans to stay only until their lease expires after the 2028 season. In broadcasting news, fan favorite Joe Thomas will return as color analyst for the Browns’ preseason games, joining a team that includes Chris Rose and sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala, providing extensive media coverage leading into the regular season.