The Cleveland Browns returned to practice on Tuesday, and both Joe Flacco and Kevin Stefanski talked to the media.

Flacco served as the team’s QB late in the 2023 season to lead Cleveland to its second postseason appearance under head coach Kevin Stefanski and that familiarity likely helped the 40-year-old signal-caller secure the job. In his Tuesday press conference, Stefanski said Flacco has done really well in the offseason program and training camp.

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Joe Flacco’s career sparks Hall of Fame debate, with Super Bowl heroics and stats weighed against a lack of accolades.

2025 Outlook: Flacco is the favorite to start off the season and is likely the best option for Browns’ pass catchers in fantasy outside of Sanders. The biggest question will be how long is he the starter and will it be worth it figuring the Browns won’t be a great team regardless.

BEREA, Ohio — Kevin Stefanski stressed Tuesday that Joe Flacco earned the starting quarterback job and didn’t just win it because he was the last man standing.