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Jets Could Pursue Browns 'Cut Candidate' As Justin Fields Insurance

The Jets need to add some depth to their quarterback room...
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Joe Flacco throws as Shedeur Sanders looks on during Browns training camp July 25, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.
Joe Flacco throws as Shedeur Sanders looks on during Browns training camp July 25, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski recently suggested the Cleveland Browns could and should entertain the idea of cutting ties with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco at some point this offseason. Flacco is currently the top quarterback on the Browns' depth chart, but things could quickly change in the coming weeks.

"Of course, a certain section of Browns fans will be rooting for Flacco to rekindle the magic of the 2023 campaign, when the long-time starter signed in the middle of the season, went on a tear, helped lead Cleveland back to the postseason and won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award," Sobleski wrote. "At the same time, no one should forget how poorly Flacco played for the Indianapolis Colts last season and the fact he's now two years older.

"Where's the upside with Flacco? Cleveland wants to compete this fall, while also looking for growth potential at the game's most important position. Pickett, alongside rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, at least provide some long-term hope."

While the Browns are unlikely to cut Flacco, the New York Jets would be the perfect landing for Flacco, if he would come cheap.

The Jets have already faced an injury scare with Fields in training camp, but it turned out to be nothing serious. However, with Fields being a run-first quarterback, it's unlikely that he's going to get through the season without his fair share of bumps and bruises.

While the team seems to believe in Tyrod Taylor as the backup, Flacco would be a much better option. Flacco has shown the ability to win games over the last few years while Taylor hasn't looked on the same level.

If Flacco ends up getting cut, the Jets could be in the hunt to land him.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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