Fresh off a victory with rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center, the Cleveland Browns are adding a veteran to the QB room.
Former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Joe Flacco is set to sign with the Browns practice squad on Monday morning, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday night.
On Monday, the Browns formally announced the signing. Head coach Kevin Stefanski reaffirmed that Thompson-Robinson will continue as the starter for Week 12.
Recently, Flacco had a workout with the Browns that was impressive enough to convince them to bring him in.
Flacco, a seasoned player with 14 seasons under his belt, is best remembered for guiding the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl triumph against the San Francisco 49ers, ending the 2012 season on a high note. His career includes 11 seasons with the Ravens, a season with the Denver Broncos, and three seasons with the New York Jets, including the most recent one.
He led the Jets to a chaotic 31-30 comeback over the Browns in Week 2 of last season, but now he’ll be looking to help bring along DTR as Cleveland aims for a postseason berth with starter Deshaun Watson out for the season.
Heading into Sunday’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thompson-Robinson, 24, was backed up by P.J. Walker. The 38-year-old should provide veteran presence for a squad that’s been buoyed by outstanding defense and has started three QBs so far this season.
