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Flacco Favored as Browns Weigh Four-QB Options in OTAs

Coaches are doling out uneven reps in OTAs to assess each quarterback’s readiness for the season opener

Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns throws a ball during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns instructs Shedeur Sanders #12 during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Overview

  • Joe Flacco has emerged as the early favorite for the Browns’ Week 1 starting quarterback role after opening OTAs with first-team reps.
  • Rookie Shedeur Sanders continued to stand out by completing 7 of 9 passes with three touchdowns and no interceptions during team drills on May 28.
  • Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel remain in the mix but have taken fewer high-leverage snaps than Flacco in evaluations.
  • Coach Kevin Stefanski stressed that rep distribution will vary to maximize insights into decision-making, accuracy and technique.
  • With Deshaun Watson sidelined by an Achilles injury, the Browns must narrow their quarterback roster and may explore trading a surplus signal-caller before training camp.