Joe Flacco was atop the Cleveland Browns' initial depth chart at quarterback ahead of the team's first preseason game on Friday. The 40-year-old Flacco is currently ahead of veteran Kenny Pickett at No.

The Browns will be hoping he can recreate his late-season magic from 2023. Cleveland signed Flacco off his couch, and he started five games, going 4-1 and throwing 13 touchdowns. The playoffs were a nightmare, but it was still an exciting run.

Joe Flacco hasn’t won the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job yet — but as his competition falls by the wayside due to injuries, the veteran signal-caller finds himself in an increasingly commanding position.