Joe Flacco will start for the Browns in their preseason finale against the Rams, his first start for Cleveland since the 2023 playoff run.

Despite all the hype surrounding Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns won't be starting him Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Instead, they'll lean on veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. Flacco is entering his 18th season in the NFL.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns quarterback Joe Flacco took questions from reporters Saturday after the game with regard to playing with the starters, Harold Fannin Jr., Shedeur Sanders, and more. Below is the transcript as provided by the Browns media relations department: