Overview

• The team confirmed Monday that the 40-year-old will open at quarterback, with Kevin Stefanski insisting Flacco earned the job through consistent camp performance.
• Kenny Pickett returned to 11-on-11 work for the first time since his July 26 hamstring injury, while Shedeur Sanders remained limited by an oblique strain with hope to resume practice this week.
• Stefanski has not named a backup, reporting places Kenny Pickett next with Dillon Gabriel and Sanders behind, and GM Andrew Berry says keeping four quarterbacks on the 53 is possible.
• Flacco said it is not his call whether he remains QB1 all season, and some analysts predict a change by midseason if results falter during a difficult opening stretch.
• Fan debate over the depth chart intensified, with calls for more opportunities for Sanders, and Flacco is expected to start Saturday’s preseason finale against the Rams as evaluations continue.