Flacco remains the favorite to be the Browns' starter when they open the season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7. In 2023, he went 4-1 as Cleveland's starter and averaged more than 300 passing yards per game as the Browns made the playoffs for only the third time since the franchise returned in 1999.

Quarterback competitions are not unusual in the National Football League. The 2025 Cleveland Browns, however, are putting a bit of a spin on that, as all four of their signal callers have a shot to be the opening day starter for the team.