Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) plays during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field in Mile High.
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Many Cleveland Browns fans were hit on Tuesday by the fact that Joe Flacco will not be returning to the team after they signed New Orleans Saints backup Jameis Winston.
All Cleveland Browns fans loved Joe Flaccocleveland Browns joe flaccoHOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 24: Joe Flacco of the 15 Cleveland Browns celebrates after a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half on December 24, 2020 at NRG Stadium. .
Flacco led the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs when quarterback Deshaun Watson was lost for the season with an injury in November.
Flacco was once one of Brown’s biggest rivals as the Baltimore Ravens’ starting quarterback, but now he’s the hero they never saw coming.
EzoikoBrowns fans wanted Flacco back on the team and some even wanted him to start because they weren’t fans of Watson, but that would never have been possible if Watson wasn’t ready to start.
due to an injured shoulder during the season.EzoikoThe Cleveland Browns made Flacco’s decision very easy when he wanted to return to Cleveland because they never offered him a contract.
Flacco never saw a contract10/12/2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) congratulates tight end David Njoku (85) on his catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
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The Browns never offered Flacco a contract, according to Joe Flacco’s agent, Joe Linta.
The Browns didn’t seem interested in bringing the 39-year-old quarterback back to any contract, and Winston has been their No. 1 quarterback this season.
EzoicThe reality is that Flacco is 39 years old and even though he played in the second round last year semi-well for the Browns, he still had a reason to sit on the couch at the end of the season.
Unfortunately, Flacco’s run had to end in a playoff loss to the Houston Texans, where he threw back-to-back picks.
However, every Browns fan is very thankful that he stepped in at a time when many people lost hope when the team was plagued by injuries.
