Speaking after the afternoon contest, when he threw for 71 yards and one touchdown, the 40-year-old Flacco offered Sanders some wise words of wisdom, which included an encouraging message for the rookie in the aftermath of the less-than-stellar performance.

Browns starting quarterback Joe Flacco sends a special message to his rookie quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, after their preseason finale.

Joe Flacco will start for the Browns in their preseason finale against the Rams, his first start for Cleveland since the 2023 playoff run.