Flacco Emerges as Front-Runner Among Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel

As Kevin Stefanski seeks clarity on Joe Flacco's recent choices, the quarterback situation for the Cleveland Browns remains intricate and unresolved. The competition for the starting role at Huntington Bank Field is heating up, as Flacco, at 40, has expressed no desire to mentor rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. The mix also includes Kenny Pickett, while Deshaun Watson is expected to be sidelined for the entire 2025–2026 NFL season due to an Achilles injury.All four quarterbacks have legitimate chances to lead during this transformative period, with Watson maintaining confidence in his eventual return. The Browns are overhauling their roster and draft strategies after a dismal 3-14 season, one of the worst in the league, finishing last in the AFC North. Flacco is eager to prove he’s more than just a mentor, hinting that current players may not appreciate the rigors of past training regimes compared to today’s practices.