Browns Name Joe Flacco Starting QB For 2025 Season

The Cleveland Browns are preparing for the 2025 NFL season with veteran Joe Flacco named as the starting quarterback, ending their offseason QB competition. Flacco, who led the Browns to a 4-1 record late last season, reuniting with tight end David Njoku, could help Njoku bounce back after a hamstring-plagued 2024. Despite Flacco's leadership, the Browns' long-term quarterback position remains uncertain, with speculation about targeting Texas star Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft if he declares and is willing to join the team. On the running back front, the Browns are reportedly pursuing veteran Brian Robinson Jr. from the Washington Commanders to bolster their rushing attack alongside Jerome Ford. NFL analyst Danny Kanell predicts the Browns could finish with a 9-10 win season, contending for a playoff spot, although ESPN’s Football Power Index ranks them last in the league, projecting a 6-10 record. The Browns open their season against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 7.