The Cleveland Browns are likely naming Joe Flacco a "bridge" starter for Week 1, while keeping their quarterback competition open behind him on the depth chart.

The Browns have listed 40-year-old Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback on the first depth chart of the 2025 season, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com.

“Most of us have dreamt of this moment since we were 5 years old. For him to get out there and play, even though it is preseason, we will all be on the sidelines and at home enjoying it,” said Flacco.