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Browns not naming starting quarterback for Jags, will be either Flacco or rookie Thompson-Robinson

Dec. 08, 2023 16:41 PM EST

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Joe Flacco 's second straight start for the Browns appears inevitable, if not essential. It's just not official. Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski remained noncommittal about his starter for Sunday's crucial game against Jacksonville despite Flacco...

QB Joe Flacco set for second start as Browns meet Jaguars with AFC playoff ramifications

Dec. 07, 2023 20:24 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Flacco has gone from the couch to contention. Signed three weeks ago by Cleveland as emergency protection when quarterback Deshaun Watson was lost with a season-ending shoulder injury, Flacco has a chance to get the Browns into the playoffs — a scenario not...

Browns waiting to make call on starting quarterback as rookie Thompson-Robinson returns to practice

Dec. 06, 2023 16:36 PM EST

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation remains cloudy, and somewhat convoluted. At least they're consistent. Coach Kevin Stefanski declined to announce his starter for this week's game against Jacksonville on Wednesday, saying he wants to...

Browns starting Joe Flacco against the Rams. Veteran is fourth QB for Cleveland in '23

Dec. 01, 2023 18:57 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Flacco isn’t exactly a rah-rah guy, but the veteran quarterback’s steady presence might be exactly what the Cleveland Browns need to stay in the playoff chase. Flacco will start Sunday for the Browns, kicking off his 16th NFL season by becoming the...

NFL suspends injured Browns WR Michael Woods 6 games for violating personal conduct policy

Dec. 01, 2023 17:27 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods on Friday for the final six games this season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Woods, a sixth-round pick in 2021 from Oklahoma, has been sidelined all season with a ruptured Achilles...

Rams look to continue unexpected playoff push, hosting injury-depleted Browns

Dec. 01, 2023 17:23 PM EST

CLEVELAND (7-4) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (5-6) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BETTING LINE: Rams by 3 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Browns 6-4-1; Rams 5-4-2. SERIES RECORD: Rams lead 13-11. LAST MEETING:...

Joe Flacco takes first-team reps in practice, could start at QB for Cleveland Browns

Nov. 29, 2023 19:24 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Flacco took the first reps in practice for the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, and it could happen again for their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Flacco was the backup quarterback this week, which would put the...

Browns' QB carousel could turn again with Thompson-Robinson in concussion protocol

Nov. 27, 2023 19:28 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are again in quarterback limbo. The only difference this time is they have a more suitable — if not sustainable — backup plan. Paging Joe Flacco. With rookie starter Dorian Thompson-Robinson in concussion protocol after...

Myles Garrett, Dorian Thompson-Robinson among several Browns players injured vs. Broncos

Nov. 26, 2023 22:09 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — The Browns had already suffered more than their share of major injuries this season but still worked their way into playoff position at the end of November. They left Denver on Sunday with a host of new injuries to key players, including their quarterback — again. ...

Broncos' surging defense gets three more takeaways in 29-12 win over Browns

Nov. 26, 2023 21:28 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — No, Sean Payton said, he had no idea what a “Scorigami” was. It's a final score that's never been seen before in NFL history, and that's just what the Denver Broncos had Sunday in their resounding 29-12 win over the Cleveland Browns that stretched their winning...