


Joe Flacco Returns to Browns on One-Year Deal Amid Quarterback Uncertainty
Veteran NFL quarterback Joe Flacco re-signs with the Browns, potentially influencing their draft strategy with key quarterbacks on their roster.
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Overview
The Cleveland Browns have signed quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year, $4 million deal, potentially affecting their approach in the upcoming NFL Draft. Flacco, 40, previously earned the Comeback Player of the Year award in 2023, leading the Browns to the playoffs during his last stint. With starting quarterback Deshaun Watson recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, and the team also acquiring Kenny Pickett, the Browns may forego drafting a quarterback with the second overall pick. Cleveland owner Jimmy Haslam has acknowledged the urgency to improve the team’s quarterback situation following a tough season.
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Analysis
- Joe Flacco's return to the Browns comes with a one-year contract worth up to $13 million including incentives, following his successful stint last season where he earned the Comeback Player of the Year award.
- The Browns are experiencing quarterback instability with Deshaun Watson's potential absence for the upcoming season, leading them to acquire both Flacco and Kenny Pickett in an attempt to solidify the position.
- Cleveland's decision-making regarding the NFL draft is crucial; while they hold the second overall pick, they might opt to enhance other positions rather than selecting a new quarterback, evaluating their current options first.
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Joe Flacco's contract is a one-year deal worth $4 million, with the potential to rise to $13 million with incentives.
The signing of Flacco may lead the Browns to avoid drafting a quarterback with their second overall pick, allowing them to select the best available player and potentially draft a quarterback later.
Besides Joe Flacco, the Browns also have Kenny Pickett and Deshaun Watson, though Watson is currently recovering from an injury.
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