CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns might be publicly maintaining their quarterback competition remains wide open, but actions speak louder than words at training camp. All signs now point to 40-year-old veteran Joe Flacco securing the starting job, even as the team continues their four-quarterback juggling act.

Veteran Joe Flacco shared his thoughts on rookie Shedeur Sanders receiving the starting quarterback nod in the Cleveland Browns' preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Flacco is entering his 18th NFL season while Sanders was drafted in April.

Joe Flacco was atop the Cleveland Browns' initial depth chart at quarterback ahead of the team's first preseason game on Friday. The 40-year-old Flacco is currently ahead of veteran Kenny Pickett at No.