Joe Flacco signing with Browns: Veteran QB adds depth to roster with Deshaun Watson out for season

After dropping beginning quarterback Deshaun Watson for the remainder of the season to a shoulder harm, the Cleveland Browns became to rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson to get started this weekend in opposition to the department rival Pittsburgh Steelers, they usually got here away with a win. But they are additionally taking a look at different quarterbacks. 

Joe Flacco, who is performed for the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos and New York Jets, worked out for the Browns on Friday, and following Cleveland’s victory, he’s going to signal the staff’s apply squad on Monday, in accordance to CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.

After spending the primary 11 years of his profession in Baltimore and successful a Super Bowl alongside the way in which, Flacco spent three hundred and sixty five days in Denver and 3 in New York, alternately running because the starter and backup for every staff. He began 4 video games in 2022, going 1-3 whilst finishing simply 57.6% of his passes at a median of a career-low 5.5 yards according to try, with 5 touchdowns in opposition to 3 interceptions. The now-38-year-old quarterback has been out of the league right through this season. 

It turns out not going that Flacco will usurp each both Thompson-Robinson or backup PJ Walker, however stranger issues have without a doubt took place — particularly on this wild season of backup quarterback play. Having another choice ready within the wings cannot harm.