Former Browns QB Flacco Added to Pro Bowl Roster

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The Cleveland Browns will have two quarterbacks representing the team at the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, with veteran Joe Flacco and second-year player Shedeur Sanders both being named to the AFC roster. Flacco was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals midway through the 2025 season after a poor start in Cleveland, but rebounded to have a strong finish. Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, was a surprise Pro Bowl selection despite the Browns finishing the year 5-12.

Why it matters

The Browns' 2025 season was one of the most bizarre in recent memory, featuring two Pro Bowl quarterbacks despite the team's losing record. This highlights the unpredictable nature of the NFL, where individual accolades don't always align with team success. It also raises questions about the Browns' quarterback situation going forward, with Deshaun Watson's future still uncertain.

The details

Shedeur Sanders was named to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games as a replacement, finishing the 2025 season with 7 touchdown passes. Joe Flacco, who was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals midway through the year after a poor start in Cleveland, was also added to the AFC roster after throwing 13 touchdowns with the Bengals. The new Pro Bowl format features a flag football game, leading many top players to decline the invitation.

• Shedeur Sanders was named to the 2026 Pro Bowl roster earlier this week.
• Joe Flacco was added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster on Friday.

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What’s next

The Browns will have to determine their quarterback plans for the 2026 season, with Deshaun Watson's future still uncertain.