Summary
The Cleveland Browns traded quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals, a move that reportedly happened without head coach Kevin Stefanski's knowledge. There is speculation that the trade was made by the team's general manager, Andrew Berry, who manages the roster, while Stefanski manages the players' positions. Flacco is set to start for the Bengals, while the Browns are planning to start rookie Dillon Gabriel in their upcoming game.
Key Facts
- The Cleveland Browns traded Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Joe Flacco was benched for a rookie player named Dillon Gabriel before the trade.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski reportedly did not know about the trade ahead of time.
- ESPN Cleveland's Emmett Golden believes the trade was made by GM Andrew Berry.
- Andrew Berry is responsible for roster decisions, while Kevin Stefanski manages player positions on the team.
- Flacco will start for the Bengals against the Green Bay Packers.
- Dillon Gabriel will start for the Browns in their next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Shilo Sanders is now the backup QB for the Browns, listed behind Gabriel.