The Cleveland Browns have made their quarterback decision—and it’s one that will shock some fans. Joe Flacco, the 40-year-old Super Bowl MVP, is officially QB1 for Week 1 against the Bengals. But behind him is a stacked QB room with storylines brewing: rookie Dillon Gabriel waiting for his shot,

The third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft made his preseason debut in Saturday's contest with the Eagles ,finishing 13 of 18 for 143 yards with an interception, which was returned for a 75-yard touchdown by Andrew Mukuba, ending his day with a 72.2 passer rating.

The Cleveland Browns officially named veteran Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback for their 2025 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, but there are still three other signal-callers fighting for positioning as training camp nears its end.