Joe Flacco spent 11 seasons in Baltimore. He won Super Bowl XLVII with them, earning MVP honors. Ravens’ fans always will have a special place in their hearts for Flacco, and his feelings are mutual.

“I’m fortunate to be where I am today and be in this position, but I have nothing but love for that city and for that organization,” Flacco told Browns reporters Wednesday. “I was a small-school guy that they took a little bit of a chance on early on in the draft. I have so many good memories with those people and that city and that stadium. It’s a very special place.”

Flacco is 58-25 at M&T Bank Stadium, but he has never played in the stadium as a visitor.

Adding to Flacco’s return is the Ravens’ celebration of their 30th anniversary in Baltimore after a move from Cleveland, something that

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