The Cleveland Browns are making a quarterback change with Dorian Thompson-Robinson still in concussion protocol.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed that if Thompson-Robinson is unable to play, Joe Flacco will start for Cleveland in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. After starter Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury that necessitated surgery, the Browns signed the 38-year-old Flacco to their practice squad last week.
With Flacco out, Thompson-Robinson started his second consecutive game for Cleveland against the Denver Broncos in Week 12. The UCLA product, however, was knoc
The UCLA product, however, was knocked out of the game after an illegal hit by Denver linebacker Baron Browning in the Broncos’ 29-12 victory.
With Thompson-Robinson out, the Browns turned to veteran P.J. Walker, who has started two games and played in the majority of Cleveland’s Week 7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. However, by naming Flacco as the starter if Thompson-Robinson is unable to play, the Browns effectively move the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback ahead of Walker on their depth chart, despite the fact that Flacco is currently only signed to Cleveland’s practice squad.
ked out of the game after an illegal hit by Denver linebacker Baron Browning in the Broncos’ 29-12 victory.
The UCLA product, however, was knocked out of the game after an illegal hit by Denver linebacker Baron Browning in the Broncos’ 29-12 victory.
With Thompson-Robinson out, the Browns turned to veteran P.J. Walker, who has started two games and played in the majority of Cleveland’s Week 7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. However, by naming Flacco as the starter if Thompson-Robinson is unable to play, the Browns effectively move the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback ahead of Walker on their depth chart, despite the fact that Flacco is currently only signed to Cleveland’s practice squad.
With a 7-4 record, the Browns are still in contention for a playoff spot, but they may face an uphill battle as injuries continue to pile up. Flacco completed 57.6 percent of his passes for 1,051 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions in five games (four starts) for the New York Jets last season.
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