Back in January, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent surgery after re-rupturing a torn Achilles, which puts the team in a very tough spot to open the season on choosing who will be the Week 1 starter.

Cleveland has several key decisions to make before the season begins, including who the backup quarterback will be and which quarterbacks will be on the final roster.

Flacco became a fan favorite after his impressive 2023 stint with the Browns, helping Cleveland secure a playoff berth. However, as noted by Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the team’s lack of urgency to re-sign him in free agency suggests he wasn’t their top priority.