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The Cleveland Browns have decided to keep all four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster, including Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Tyler Huntley, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Head coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged the fluidity of the situation, hinting at potential trades for backup quarterbacks. The decision comes after a competitive training camp, and while the Browns are set to face the Dallas Cowboys in their season opener, the depth chart remains uncertain.

The Browns have elevated QB Joe Flacco from the practice squad and waived QB P.J. Walker. It is speculated that Flacco will start the upcoming game, but the team has not confirmed the starting quarterback yet. Dorian Thompson-Robinson is also a potential option. The wide receivers in Cleveland would prefer Flacco to start.

The Cleveland Browns have decided not to name a starting quarterback ahead of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Browns will start either veteran Joe Flacco or rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who is out of concussion protocol and practiced Friday. Amari Cooper, the receiver, is in the concussion protocol after getting hurt Sunday against the Rams. Flacco started the last game and completed 23 of 44 passes for 254 yards, with two touchdown passes and one interception. Thompson-Robinson has made three starts this season, going 1-2 in them. The Browns have started four quarterbacks this season.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is available for the Browns' Week 14 game against the Jaguars. However, coach Kevin Stefanski has not yet named the starting quarterback for Sunday's game, with the decision expected to be made closer to game time between Thompson-Robinson and Joe Flacco.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, was a limited participant in practice due to a concussion. Joe Flacco took the first-team reps while Thompson-Robinson got the second-team work in his return to practice. Coach Kevin Stefanski has not named a starter for Sunday's game against Jacksonville yet.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, has returned to practice after being in the concussion protocol. However, coach Kevin Stefanski has not yet decided whether Thompson-Robinson or Joe Flacco will start in Week 14.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, remains in the concussion protocol according to coach Kevin Stefanski. He missed Week 13 and his status for Week 14 is still uncertain.

Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson will be out for this weekend's game against the Rams due to a concussion. The team has confirmed that Joe Flacco will start in his place. While Flacco may not be a top option at this stage of his career, he is expected to be a slight upgrade over Thompson-Robinson and P.J. Walker.

The Cleveland Browns will start Joe Flacco as their fourth different quarterback this season, replacing rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson who is in the concussion protocol. Flacco, who was the Super Bowl MVP in 2012, signed with the Browns on Nov. 20 after Deshaun Watson underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. The Browns will also be without Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward, who is missing his second straight game with a shoulder injury. Myles Garrett will play despite a shoulder injury.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, has been ruled out for this week's game against the Rams due to a concussion. Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco is expected to start in his place. Thompson-Robinson is targeting a potential return on December 10th against the Jaguars.

The Cleveland Browns have elevated veteran Joe Flacco as their No. 2 quarterback behind injured starter Dorian Thompson-Robinson, potentially putting Flacco in line to start Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Thompson-Robinson remains in concussion protocol and sat out Wednesday's practice. Flacco, the 2013 Super Bowl MVP while with the Baltimore Ravens, would be the fourth quarterback to start for the Browns this season.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, did not practice on Wednesday due to a concussion. It is unclear if he will be able to start in Sunday's game against the Rams.

The Denver Broncos have turned their season around with a five-game win streak after a dismal start. Their defense has been impressive, surrendering fewer touchdowns in the win streak than they did in a single game earlier in the season. They have also forced 15 takeaways in the last four games. Quarterback Russell Wilson has been efficient, throwing for fewer than 200 yards in most of the wins but still managing to rack up nine touchdowns.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was ruled out of Sunday's game with a head injury after taking a shot in the third quarter against the Broncos. Thompson-Robinson had completed 14 of 29 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown before the injury.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, has been diagnosed with a concussion during Sunday's game in Denver.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, exited Sunday's game against the Broncos due to a head injury. Prior to his exit, he had completed 14 of 29 pass attempts for 134 yards and a touchdown, and rushed five times for 21 yards. PJ Walker is now in at quarterback for the Browns.

Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson left the game against the Broncos in the third quarter after taking a hit to the head. He is being checked for a possible concussion. P.J. Walker has replaced him in the game.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent surgery to repair a displaced fracture in his right shoulder. The surgery was successful, and Watson is expected to begin rehabbing soon. He is expected to be ready to play before the start of the 2024 season. Watson suffered the shoulder injury in a game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start at quarterback for Week 12 against the Broncos. Despite his lackluster performance in the previous game, Thompson-Robinson will get another opportunity. However, he is considered a low-end QB2 and may negatively impact the production of the Browns' wide receivers. In the last game, tight end David Njoku had a productive outing with a 7-56-0 stat line on 15 targets.

Despite the Browns signing veteran Joe Flacco, rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson will continue to be the starting quarterback, according to coach Kevin Stefanski. Thompson-Robinson led the Browns to a game-winning field goal drive in their victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Flacco, who has thrown for over 42,000 yards and 232 touchdowns in his career, will serve as a support for the team.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start Week 12 for the Cleveland Browns against the Denver Broncos. In his previous game, he completed 24 of 43 passes for 165 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. He also had three carries for 20 yards. Despite facing a tough Broncos defense, Thompson-Robinson's rushing abilities give him fantasy upside.

The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent QB Joe Flacco to their practice squad, adding depth to the quarterback position after Deshaun Watson's season-ending shoulder surgery.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson led his team to a 13-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a game-winning drive, completing all four passes and setting up the game-winning field goal. This was Thompson-Robinson's second career start, and he delivered on his promise to perform better than his first start, where he threw three interceptions. The Browns' defense gave their offense opportunities throughout the game, and Thompson-Robinson capitalized on his final drive to secure the win.

The Cleveland Browns are bringing in former Super Bowl winning quarterback Joe Flacco for a workout. The Browns are looking to add a third quarterback with Deshaun Watson out for the season because of a fracture to his throwing shoulder. Flacco has thrown for 42,320 yards and 232 touchdowns in his career. Flacco, 38, most recently started games for the New York Jets during the 2022 season and led the Jets to an improbable fourth-quarter comeback in Week 2 in Cleveland that year.