Browns not naming beginning quarterback for Jags, will likely be both Flacco or rookie Thompson-Robinson

BEREA, Ohio — Joe Flacco acquired all of Cleveland’s beginning quarterback reps through the portion of Friday’s follow open to the media, however Browns coach Kevin Stefanski declined to call his starter for Sunday’s sport in opposition to Jacksonville.

Flacco had a formidable debut for Cleveland final weekend, the 38-year-old’s first begin in practically one 12 months, and is anticipated to play in opposition to the Jaguars (8-4).

And whereas that appears inevitable – and seemingly the only option – in a sport with large AFC implications, Stefanski stated after follow he was not able to announce his starter “because you don’t have to.”

It will likely be both Flacco or rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who cleared concussion protocol after sitting out final Sunday’s sport in Los Angeles. Thompson-Robinson acquired damage in Cleveland’s loss the earlier week at Denver.

Stefanski has stored the Browns (7-5) in competition regardless of juggling QBs and coping with a number of main accidents.

Cleveland misplaced Deshaun Watson final month with a season-ending shoulder damage, and the Browns have began 4 quarterbacks for simply the third time since 1950.

It’s protected to imagine Stefanski will stick to Flacco, who regarded sharp whereas passing for 254 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in a 36-19 loss to the Rams. It was Flacco’s first sport since final season’s finale with the New York Jets.

Flacco was signed on Nov. 20 when Watson went down as safety in case of damage or if Thompson-Robinson struggled. The fifth-round choose from UCLA is 1-2 in three begins, and he was making good progress earlier than getting damage in opposition to the Broncos.

The Browns did have a optimistic improvement Friday as No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper returned to follow after sustaining a concussion final week. He’s listed as questionable.

Starting proper sort out Dawand Jones (knee) can also be questionable. The large rookie was added to the damage report Friday and didn’t follow.