BEREA, Ohio — Joe Flacco doesn't mind the sound of his name followed by the descriptor "starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns." It's what he planned when he returned to the team this offseason, and after earning the role, he hopes to bring some of the magic back from the 2023 season that made him a fan favorite in the city.

But this summer didn't come with the assurance that the starting role was his. He entered the quarterbacks' room shortly after the team traded for Kenny Pickett. A short time later, the Browns drafted two rookies in Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.

Flacco spent training camp taking the majority of first-team reps, but saw those reps divided amongst the other quarterbacks in the room. It was untraditional and unique to say the least.

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